Scorpaena scrofa

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Largescaled scorpionfish
  • Große Meersau
  • Chapon
  • Cabracho
  • Scorpena rossa

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • 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 5 and 200 Meters.
  • Common species.
  • Imitates a rock or a coral.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • Imitates a rock or a coral.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 50 cm
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - - Mollusks
  • The animal changes colour like a chameleon

Relationship with humans

  • The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!