| Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae |
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12.31 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine |
| Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Israel. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 5-5. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D XII,10 with the last ray divided at base; pectoral-fin rays 16, the uppermost branched pectoral fin ray is the second; lacrimal with 2 spines over maxilla that point at nearly right angle from each other, and the posterior pointing ventrally and slightly anteriorly; occipital pit is well developed; anteriormost mandibular lateral-line pores are small, separated; scales ctenoid; scale rows in longitudinal series 59-62; no scales on chest and pectoral fin base; cirri developed over entire head and body, no cirri on lower jaw (Ref. 122805). |
| The collection depth and habitat of this species is unknown (Ref. 122805). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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