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!