Hawaiian orbicular velvetfish

Caracanthus typicus

Scorpionfish in the Hawaiian Islands

Hawaiian orbicular velvetfish is a marine fish from Eastern Central Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. Records give a maximum length of 2.9 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Scorpaenidae
Genus: Caracanthus
Maximum length: 2.9 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands. Needs better reference.
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

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