Common name of Neomerinthe amplisquamiceps
 
Common name Orange scorpionfish
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 2 - (Preferred common name (unique))
Country Australia
Locality
Ref. Sainsbury, K.J., P.J. Kailola and G.G. Leyland, 1985
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core non-fish animal
1st modifier color pattern(s)
2nd modifier
Remarks Scorpionfishes get their name as many have venomous spines which can inflict very painful wounds (Ref. 5288).
 
Entered by Luna, Susan M.
Modified by Sampang-Reyes, Arlene G.
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