red scorpionfish

Pontinus furcirhinus

Scorpionfish of Mexican Waters

Red
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
North America
South America
Fusiform
Medium

Pontinus furcirhinus, one of a number of species known as the "red scorpionfish", is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes. It is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Scorpaenidae
Genus: Pontinus
Maximum length: 27 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: southern Baja California, Mexico to Peru.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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