Dwarf Red Scorpionfish, Scorpaena vesperalis Wibowo & Motomura 2020
Summary:
A reddish-orange to greenish-brown scorpionfish with irregular dark brownish to blackish markings, and a black blotch on the rear of the spinous dorsal fin in males.
Cite this page as:
Bray, D.J. 2020, Scorpaena vesperalis in Fishes of Australia, accessed 25 Apr 2024, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/5552
Dwarf Red Scorpionfish, Scorpaena vesperalis Wibowo & Motomura 2020
More Info
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Distribution |
Endemic to south-western Western Australia, from the Albany region to the Houtman Abrolhos. |
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Etymology |
The specific name is from the Latin vesperalis (= west), in reference to the type locality (Western Australia), which is also the westernmost occurrence of the S. papillosa complex. |
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Species Citation |
Wibowo & Motomura 2020, Zootaxa 4852 (5): 532, Figs 1C–D, 2B–C, 3E–F. Type locality: Busselton Jetty, Western Australia, 33°39′S, 115°21′E, 8 m. |
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Author |
Bray, D.J. 2020 |
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Resources |
Dwarf Red Scorpionfish, Scorpaena vesperalis Wibowo & Motomura 2020
References
Wibowo, K. & Motomura, H. 2020. Review of the Scorpaena papillosa species complex (Teleostei: Scorpaenidae) with description of a new species from southwestern Australia. Zootaxa 4852 (5): 527–546 https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4852.5.2
Quick Facts
CAAB Code:37287148
Depth:0-188 (mostly <37) m
Habitat:Reef associated
Max Size:7 cm SL
Species Maps
CAAB distribution map