Uranoscopus scaber

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Atlantic stargazer
  • Himmelsgucker
  • Sterrenkijker
  • Uranoscope
  • Pez rata
  • Pesce prete

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 5 and 400 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Hides in the sand.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • Hides in the sand.
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 40 cm
  • Maximum age known : 6 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes - - Sea worms

Relationship with humans

  • The spines of the animal can be dangerous
  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest