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