A new species of scorpionfish has been discovered in the western Pacific Ocean near Japan and the Philippines. The fish, known as Neomerinthe ignea or the Pacific-flame Scorpionfish, was previously mistaken for another similar species of Neomerinthe. Researchers conducted a survey and collected 38 specimens of the brightly colored fish, ranging in length from 1.5 inches to 3.5 inches. The new species is distinguished by its unique spines, scales, and teeth. It has a bright orange to reddish white body with black blotches, and its eyes have a black pupil with mottled irises in black and yellow bars. The fish also has tentacles covering its body, with particularly dense areas near its head and associated with its spines. Scientists named the new species after the Latin word for “fiery” due to its vibrant coloration. This discovery adds to our understanding of the diverse marine life found in the region.
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