Trigloporus lastoviza

Scorpion fishes and others

Streaked gurnard
Gestreifter Knurrhahn
Grondin strié
Borracho
Capone ubriaco

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

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 10 and 150 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 40 cm
Maximum age known : 18 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : - Mollusks - Fishes

Relationship with humans

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!