Neomerinthe amplisquamiceps (Fowler, 1938) Orange scorpionfish |
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CSIRO |
Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
Max. size: | 16.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Malaysia (Ref. 5756), the Philippines, Indonesia (Timor Sea and Solor Strait) (Ref. 4901) the Arafura Sea (Ref. 9819), Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6192) and northwestern Australia. | |||
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Biology: | Found on the continental shelf. Benthic (Ref. 75154). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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