Helicolenus dactylopterus

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Blackbelly rosefish
  • Blaumaul
  • Sébaste-chèvre
  • Cabra de altura
  • Scorfano di fondale

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean
  • 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 1000 Meters.
  • Common 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 : 45 cm
  • Maximum age known : 43 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : - Fishes -
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The spines of the animal can be dangerous
  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food