Scorpaenopsis eschmeyeri explained

Scorpaenopsis eschmeyeri is a species of venomous marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes. This species is found in the south-western Pacific Ocean from Fiji to New Caledonia.^[1]

Etymology

The fish is named for William N. Eschmeyer, in recognition of his research on the fishes of the family Scorpaenidae.

Description

This species reaches a length of at least 11.5cm (04.5inches).

Notes and References

1. Randall, J.E. and D.W. Greenfield, 2004. Two new scorpionfishes (Scorpaenidae) from the South Pacific. Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 55(9):384-394.