Barbfish (Scorpaena brasiliensis)

Scientific name: Scorpaena brasiliensis Cuvier, 1829

The Barbfish (Scorpaena brasiliensis) is a marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, Virginia, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil; not occurring in Bermuda.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Occipital pit present; two spines on part of preorbital overlapping maxillary; supplemental preopercular spine present; dark brown spots on inner part of pectoral fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Scorpaena brasiliensis
Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes)
Order: Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and Flatheads)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 35.0
Common length: 20.0
Depth range: 1–100 m (3–328 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 100 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Atlantic: Virginia, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to Brazil; not occurring in Bermuda.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Venomous
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)