Spotted scorpionfish
A species of Scorpaena, Also known as Lion fish, Stinging grouper, Pacific spotted scorpionfish Scientific name : Scorpaena plumieri Genus : Scorpaena
Spotted scorpionfish, A species of Scorpaena
Also known as:
Lion fish, Stinging grouper, Pacific spotted scorpionfish
Botanical name: Scorpaena plumieri
Genus: Scorpaena
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Description
Scorpaena plumieri belongs to the Scorpaena genus of the scorpion fish family. This species is found in the Atlantic Ocean from Bermuda, Massachusetts, the north of the Gulf of Mexico to the south of Brazil and also around St. Helena. The species lives at depths up to 1-60 meters, usually 5 to 55 meters. Its length is 45 cm and its weight can go up to 1550 g. The fish is poisonous.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Scorpaeniformes Family
Scorpionfish Genus
Scorpaena Species
Spotted scorpionfish 
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