Porichthys notatus

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Plainfin midshipman
  • poisson-crapaud grogneur
  • Sapo aleta lucia

Distribution

    Environment and movement of the diurnal species

    • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
    • The species is generally motionless in its environment
    • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
    • The species can be found between 0 and 366 Meters.
    • Very common species.
    • Hides in the sand.

    Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

    • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
    • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

    General behaviour of the species

    • Species generally solitary
    • Hides in the sand.
    • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

    General characteristics of the species

    • Maximum size : 36 cm
    • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
    • Diet : Zooplankton

    Relationship with humans

    • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest