Phenacoscorpius longicaudalis, a new species of scorpionfish
WEBThe scorpionfish genus Phenacoscorpius Fowler 1938, belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, is characterized by an incomplete lateral line, with only a few anterior pored lateral-line scales present (Eschmeyer 1965, 1969, 1986; Mandrytsa 1993; Poss 1999; Motomura 2008).The genus comprises eight nominal species, seven of them, including …
Lionfish, Scorpionfish, and Stonefish Toxicity
WEB18 sep. 2020 · Venomous fish are a threat to divers across the world. In fact, more than 50% of venomous vertebrates are fish. The family Scorpaenidae includes the most venomous fish in the ocean and, next …
Phylogeny and Taxonomy of Flatheads, Scorpionfishes, …
WEBRegan (1913) included this group among his Scorpaenidae, which was composed of our Scorpaenidae, Apistus, Erisphex (an aploactine), and six genera of “tetrarogids” (sensu Ishida, 1994). Matsubara (1943) , Ishida …
(PDF) New record of the Red scorpionfish, Scorpaena scrofa ...
WEB4 sep. 2020 · The Scorpaenidae is one of the species rich families under the order Scorpaeniformes, comprising 232 species under 25 genera (Fricke et al. 2020).
lionfish (Pterois volitans/miles) - Species Profile
WEBCommon name: lionfish. Identification: Family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) The head is large, from 1/3 to 1/2 the standard length. Most species have numerous head spines. The dorsal fin has strong, venomous spines (VIII to XVII). The anal fin also has sharp, venomous spines (usually III). The caudal fin is usually rounded or squared, but not ...
New Record and Range Extension of the Orange Scorpionfish,
WEB11 mei 2020 · The scorpionfishes (Scorpaenidae, Scorpaeniformes) are a diverse group consisting of over 230 valid species (Nelson et al. 2016; Fricke et al. 2019).They are robust, moderately compressed fishes, with large spiny heads, occurring mostly in tropical or temperate waters (Poss 1999).They are benthic, mostly rocky reef dwellers, being …
Scorpionidae - Wikipedia
WEBDe schorpioen heeft een gevarieerd dieet, dat bestaat uit sprinkhanen, vliegen, mieren, kevers en spinnen. Als de palpen (de grijparmen) de prooi hebben gevangen, wordt die in stukken gescheurd met de chelicerae (grote kaken aan weerszijden van de mond). Een schorpioen kan heel lang zonder voedsel. Ze hebben ook vijanden, zoals spinnen, …
Taxonomic review of the Neomerinthe bucephalus species group …
WEB7 okt. 2023 · The genus Neomerinthe Fowler 1935 (Scorpaenidae) is characterized by having 12 dorsal-fin spines, 24 vertebrae, teeth on the palatines, no occipital pit, some pectoral-fin rays branched, the posterior lacrimal spine directed posteroventrally, and pored lateral-line scales continuing onto the caudal-fin base (Poss 1999; Motomura et al. 2015).
Scorpaenidae | Encyclopedia.com
WEBScorpaenidae (scorpionfish, rockfish; subclass Actinopterygii, order Scorpaeniformes) A very large family of bony fish that have moderately compressed bodies, large heads with prominent eyes, and a bony ridge or stay across the cheeks.The gill cover is usually protected by a number of sharp spines. The pelvic fins are placed far forward under the …
Eastern Red Scorpionfish, Scorpaena jacksoniensis Steindachner …
WEBIt is usually darker, often brown or black, sometimes reddish-brown. The Eastern Red Scorpionfish is a large fish that grows to over 40 cm in standard length, whereas the Southern Red Scorpionfish grows to less than 20 cm. The number of dorsal fin rays differs (9 in S. jacksoniensisand 10-11 in S. papillosa). Habitat.
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