Chelidonichthys lucernus

Scorpion fishes and others

Tub Gurnard
Roter Knurrhahn
Grondin-perlon
Alfondiga
Capone gallinella

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 20 and 300 Meters.
Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 75 cm
Maximum age known : 15 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes - - Mollusks
The animal can show variable colouring

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!