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Pontinus leda Eschmeyer, 1969 Speckled deepwater scorpionfish |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), subfamily: Scorpaeninae | |||
| Max. size: | 27 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 91 - 400 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: southern Gulf of Guinea to southwest Africa (0°02'S to 18°45'S). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 4-5. Reddish in color with black specks on dorsolateral part of head, body, dorsal fin and caudal fin (Ref. 4313). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs over soft bottoms (Ref. 4510). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 July 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||