Scorpis georgiana Valenciennes, 1832
Banded sweep
Scorpis georgiana
photo by Groeneveld, R.

Family:  Scorpididae (Halfmoons)
Max. size:  33 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Commonly found in shallow coastal waters (Ref. 2156).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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