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roughskin scorpionfish (Cocotropus monacanthus)
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Aploactinidae

roughskin scorpionfish

Cocotropus monacanthus

Thirteen Point One Centimeters Scorpionfish of the Western Indian Ocean

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

roughskin scorpionfish is a marine fish from Western Indian Ocean. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 13.1 cm.

Maximum length
13.1 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: off Natal, South Africa and off Tanzania. Likely to occur in Seychelles (Ref. 1623 ).
Conservation status
DDData Deficient

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