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Scorpaenopsis Macrochir
The flasher scorpionfish ( ''Scorpaenopsis macrochir''), or rough humpback scorpionfish is a species of venomous marine Actinopterygii, ray-finned fish belonging to the Family (biology), family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes. This species is found in the western Pacific Ocean. Taxonomy The flasher scorpionfish was first formally Species description, described in 1910 by the Australian ichthyologist James Douglas Ogilby with the Type locality (biology), type locality given as Bulwer Island near Brisbane. The Specific name (zoology), specific name ''macrpocheir'' means "large hand", a reference to the large pectoral fins. Description The flasher scorpionfish has a broad, spiny head with a wide space between the eyes, a highly arched back, and a divided upper opercular spine. It has 12 spines in its dorsal fin and nine soft rays and the anal fin has three spines and five soft rays. The general color of this fish is brown mottled with white, and it can grow to a length of . The la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Douglas Ogilby
James Douglas Ogilby (16 February 1853 – 11 August 1925) was an Australian ichthyologist and herpetologist. Ogilby was born in Belfast, Ireland, and was the son of zoologist William Ogilby and his wife Adelaide, née Douglas. He received his education at Winchester College, England, and Trinity College, Dublin. Ogilby worked for the British Museum before joining the Australian Museum in Sydney. After being let go for drunkenness in 1890, he picked up contract work before joining the Queensland Museum in Brisbane circa 1903. He was the author of numerous scientific papers on reptiles, and he described a new species of turtle and several new species of lizards. Ogilby died on 11 August 1925 and was buried at Toowong Cemetery Toowong Cemetery is a heritage-listed cemetery on the corner of Frederick Street and Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was established in 1866 and formally opened in 1875. It is Queensland's largest cemet .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |