Yellowfin scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis neglecta

Nineteen Centimeters Scorpionfish of the Pacific Ocean

Yellow
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Scorpaenopsis neglecta, the yellowfin scorpionfish or bandtail scorpionfish, is a species of venomous marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes. It is found in the Indo-West Pacific.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Scorpaenidae
Genus: Scorpaenopsis
Maximum length: 19 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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