Phenacoscorpius nebris Eschmeyer, 1965
Short-tube scorpionfish

Family:  Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 350 - 480 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: northern Gulf of Mexico in USA to Venezuela.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits deep water (Ref. 7251).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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