
Description
Scorpaena cardinalis is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes. It is found in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Taxonomy Scorpaena cardinalis was first formally described in 1842 by the Swedish naturalist Daniel Solander and the Scottish naval surgeon, naturalist and Arc... Read more in SeabookLocations
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Australia East
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Colors
white
black
brown
grey
orange
red
Edible
See in SeabookHabitat and Environment
Coral reef
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Poisonous
See in SeabookSocial Behaviour
Solitary