Scorpaena azorica is a scorpionfish located in the Northeastern Atlantic

Atlantic Ocean

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 region in European waters. The maximum recorded length is 9.8 centimetres (3.9 in).

Description

The Scorpaena azorica grow to a maximum length of 9.8 centimetres (3.9 in).

There are five institutions with recorded specimens.

Distribution and habitat

Scorpaena azorica live in the Northeastern Atlantic Ocean, in European waters. They are found in demersal/marine

Marine (ocean)

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 environments in subtropical waters, generally on hard bottoms.