Scorpaenopsis gibbosa (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Humpback scorpionfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Scorpaeniformes \| Scorpaenidae \| Scorpaeninae
Synonyms	Scorpaena gibbosa, Scorpaena nesogallica, Scorpaenopsis nesogallica, ... more
Common names	Humpbacked scorpionfish, Scorpionfish, Hump backed scorpionfish, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E and W.N. Eschmeyer. 2001. (Ref. 42181)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 21.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3503); common length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5450)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Western Indian Ocean: Kenya and Mozambique to islands in the western Indian Ocean.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. A black spot nearly as large as eye on inner surface of pectoral fins near base of first 5 rays; no black mark inside mouth at front of upper jaw. Ascending process of premaxilla narrow, its maximum width 1.8-2.2 in orbit diameter; a series of papillae or nodules (sometimes on a low ridge) across interorbital space between supraocular spines; nasal spine single (Ref 42181).

Usually found immobile at the bottom camouflaged among rocks and coral. Hunts by ambushing prey (Ref. 5503). Unlike most scorpaenids, the sting from the dorsal spines of this species can be painful but does not pose any real danger to the victim (Ref. 5503). Sold fresh in small quantities in markets.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Traumatogenic (Ref. 5503)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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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 to high vulnerability (46 of 100)	High

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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