Longspined False Stonefish

Scorpaenopsis longispina

Nine Point Two Centimeters Scorpionfish of African Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Scorpaenopsis longispina is a species of venomous marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes. This species is found in the western Indian Ocean.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Scorpaenidae
Genus: Scorpaenopsis
Maximum length: 9.2 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius to Kwazulu-Natal (South Africa); including most probably Réunion and Madagascar.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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