Eastern red scorpionfish
A species of Scorpaena, Also known as New zealand scorpionfish, Ocean perch, Cook's scorpionfish, Cardinal scorpionfish Scientific name : Scorpaena cardinalis Genus : Scorpaena
Eastern red scorpionfish, A species of Scorpaena
Also known as:
New zealand scorpionfish, Ocean perch, Cook's scorpionfish, Cardinal scorpionfish
Botanical name: Scorpaena cardinalis
Genus: Scorpaena
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Description
Photo By Richard Ling <wikipedia@rling.com> , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Scorpaena cardinalis belongs to the Scorpaena genus of the scorpion fish family. This species is found in the western Pacific Ocean especially around Australia and New Zealand. It is often found on rocky soils. Its length is around 18 cm.
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Photo By Richard Ling <wikipedia@rling.com> , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Scorpaeniformes Family
Scorpionfish Genus
Scorpaena Species
Eastern red scorpionfish 
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