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Pontinus castor Poey, 1860 Longsnout scorpionfish |
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| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; depth range 45 - 400 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Bermuda and southeastern Florida, USA to Colombia. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits hard bottom. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||
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| Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 17.10.90 |
| Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 18.07.13 |
| Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 29.08.94 |