Taurulus bubalis
Scorpion fishes and others
Longspined bullhead
Seebull
Groene zeedonderpad
Chabot-buffle
Cabrachito
Scazzone marino
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- 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 0 and 200 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Imitates a rock or a coral.
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 25 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes - - Sea worms
- The animal can show variable colouring
- The animal changes colour like a chameleon
Relationship with humans
- The spines of the animal can be dangerous
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!