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California Scorpionfish

Scorpaena guttata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Scorpaenidae ›Genus: Scorpaena

About

Scorpaena guttata is a species of fish in the scorpionfish family known by the common name California scorpionfish. It is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, where it can be found along the coast of California and Baja California. Its distribution extends from around Santa Cruz, California, to Punta Abreojos in Baja California Sur, and out to Guadalupe Island. It is also found in the Gulf of California. Another common name is spotted scorpionfish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of California Scorpionfish?
The scientific name of California Scorpionfish is Scorpaena guttata.
What kingdom does California Scorpionfish belong to?
California Scorpionfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does California Scorpionfish belong to?
California Scorpionfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does California Scorpionfish belong to?
California Scorpionfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does California Scorpionfish belong to?
California Scorpionfish belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does California Scorpionfish belong to?
California Scorpionfish belongs to the family Scorpaenidae.
What genus does California Scorpionfish belong to?
California Scorpionfish belongs to the genus Scorpaena.