Scorpaena melasma
Scorpaena melasma Eschmeyer, 1965


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Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 37 - 66 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Suriname (Ref. 26912) and off Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 26912.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 July 2024 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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