| Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Pteroinae |
| 35 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 132 - 172 m |
| Indo-Pacific: Mauritius (Ref. 5503) then from southern Japan southwards. |
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Has 13 pectoral rays and maybe confused with P. russellii. Median fish are almost clear, but become spotted in large adults. It is best identified by the pale-centered scales on the principal dark bands on the body forming a net-like pattern and V-like markings across the pectoral fin rays (Ref. 48635). |
| On rocky substrates in subtropical waters. Usually found on open substrates with remote outcrops of reef or soft-bottom substrates at moderate depths (Ref. 48635). Feeds on fish and crustaceans. Spines are venomous. |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| venomous |
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A specimen (CS 235752, 9.1 cm SL) was collected during the 2011 Hearst Expedition (Ref. 95664). Also Ref. 280. |
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