spotback scorpionfish

Pontinus vaughani

Forty Four Point Three Centimeters Scorpionfish from the Pacific Ocean

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
North America
Medium
Tropical fish

spotback scorpionfish is a marine fish of Eastern Central Pacific. The species occupies marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 44.3 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Scorpaenidae
Genus: Pontinus
Maximum length: 44.3 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Mexico and the Clipperton, Clarion and Revillagigedo islands.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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