Scorpaenopsis pusilla Randall & Eschmeyer, 2002
Scorpaenopsis pusilla
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  3.16 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5; Vertebrae: 24. Longitudinal scale series about 43; interorbital ridges not elevated posteriorly to join tip of tympanic spines; base of parietal spines curving strongly into occipital pit; first dorsal spine 1.35-1.4 in second spine (2 small but mature specimens) (Ref 42181).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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