Caracanthus madagascariensis
Caracanthus madagascariensis (Guichenot, 1869)
Spotted croucher
photo by Randall, J.E.


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Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Caracanthinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: East Africa to Maldives and the Chagos Archipelago.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Greyish with reddish spots.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 November 2023 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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