Bembras macrolepis

Bembras macrolepis Imamura in Imamura and Knapp, 1998 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Bembridae (order Scorpaeniformes).

Taxonomy. The scientific name Bembras macrolepis Imamura in Imamura and Knapp, 1998 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Scorpaeniformes, Bembras macrolepis exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: They are bottom-dwelling, often spiny and venomous 'mail-cheeked' fishes (scorpionfishes, sculpins). Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Bembridae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Bembridae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.