scorpio, Paracentropogon Ogilby [J. D.] 1910:115 [On some new fishes from the Queensland coast; ref. 3289] 14 miles southeast, off Cape Capricorn, Queensland, Australia, depth 13 fathoms. Syntypes: (3) AMS E.2681 (1), E.2945 (1), IA.140 (1); ?QM I.1578 (1). •Valid as Cottapistus scorpio (Ogilby 1910) -- (Paxton et al. 1989:440 [ref. 12442], Hutchins 2001:27 [ref. 25847]). •Synonym of Cottapistus cottoides (Linaneus 1758) -- (Allen et al. 2006:898 [ref. 29078]). Current status: Synonym of Cottapistus cottoides (Linnaeus 1758). Synanceiidae: Tetraroginae. Habitat: marine.