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Scorpaenidae

Gilchrist's scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis gilchristi

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish
Maximum length
6 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: off the Tugela River, Natal, South Africa.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient
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