Pogonoscorpius sechellensis

Pogonoscorpius sechellensis is a species of scorpionfish native to the Indian Ocean from the vicinity of the Seychelles where it has been found at depths down to 68 metres (223 ft). This species reaches a length of 5.1 centimetres (2.0 in) SL. This species is the only known member of its genus.[2]

Pogonoscorpius sechellensis

Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
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Scorpaeninae
Genus:
Pogonoscorpius

Regan, 1908
Species:
P. sechellensis
Binomial name
Pogonoscorpius sechellensis
Regan, 1908

References

  1. Motomura, H., Matsuura, K. & Khan, M. 2018. Pogonoscorpius sechellensis . The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: e.T114177913A115546768. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T114177913A115546768.en. Downloaded on 20 February 2020.
  2. Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2012). "Pogonoscorpius sechellensis" in FishBase. December 2012 version.


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