Author: Jenkins, 1901
FBname: Jenkin's scorpionfish
Comments: This solitary species inhabits the outer edge of the reef (Ref. 583).  Usually beneath ledges or near entrance to caves (Ref. 42181).  Benthic (Ref. 58302).  A prized food fish with population greatly reduced in main Hawaiian islands due to fishing pressure, especially by spear fishermen.  Stomach contents include small fishes (holocentrid, acanthurid and <i>Aulostomus chinensis</i>) (Ref. 42181).