General Description
Head and body robust; spines on cheeks, gill covers and a pair on top of the head. Mottled reddish to reddish-brown with darker blotches and whitish patches, and a black spot on the dorsal fin. Some individuals with a white band behind the eyes and on the tail base. To 30 cm.
Biology
This well-camouflaged species has venomous fin spines.
Distribution
New Zealand and south-eastern Australia.
Habitat
Rocky reefs and soft bottoms in bays and along the coast, in depths of 1-188 m.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Animal SubType
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Brief Id
Reddish-brown fish with spiny cheeks.
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Maximum Size
30 cm
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Habitats
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Hazards
Venomous spines can inflict mild to severe pain.
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Endemicity
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Commercial
No
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Conservation Statuses
DSE Advisory List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Depths
Shallow (1-30 m), Deep ( > 30 m)
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Water Column Locations
On or near seafloor
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
(Schneider & Forster, 1801)
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Common Name
Southern Red Scorpionfish
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Species Name
papillosa
