Pontinus rathbuni Goode & Bean, 1896

Highfin scorpionfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Scorpaeniformes \| Scorpaenidae \| Scorpaeninae
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Common names	拉氏海鲉, Hirenaga-hiodoshi, 拉氏海鮋, ... more

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Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range ? - 146 m (Ref. 58018)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 38°N - 9°N

Western Atlantic: Virginia, USA and Bahamas to Venezuela.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Snout short and almost equal to orbit diameter; third dorsal spine not elongated (Ref. 13608).

Have a thick glandular tissue on posterior margin of fin spines which is believed to be venomous (Ref. 57406).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Venomous (Ref. 57406)

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (44 of 100)	High

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