crested scorpionfish

Ptarmus jubatus

Eight Point Five Centimeters Scorpionfish from the Mozambique Coast

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

crested scorpionfish is known around Western Indian Ocean as a marine fish; It occurs in marine waters, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 8.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Aploactinidae
Genus: Ptarmus
Maximum length: 8.5 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Port Amelia, Mozambique to Natal, South Africa. Reported as likely at Seychelles (Ref. 1623 ) but Randall and van Egmond 1994 (Ref. 10685 ) believe otherwise.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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