Scorpaenopsis pluralis Randall & Eschmeyer, 2001
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 Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
 Max. size:  7.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 100 - 110 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaii.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Occipital pit deep. Mouth oblique, the gape forming an angle of about 35°. Maxilla not reaching a vertical at rear edge of orbit. Lower opercular spine divided into 2-4 points. Posterior lacrimal spine divided into 3 points (Ref 42181).
 Biology:  Benthic (Ref. 58302). Apparently feeds on fish and crustaceans (Ref. 42181).
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 19.06.02
 Modified by: Ortañez, Auda Kareen - 08.01.08

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