Scorpaena bergii
Scorpaena bergii Evermann & Marsh, 1900
Goosehead scorpionfish
photo by AFSCUS


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Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 75 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Bermuda, New York to Florida (USA), Bahamas, and Mexico to northern South America.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow clear waters from shore to 75 m depth.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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