Agonus cataphractus

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Hooknose
  • Steinpicker
  • Harnasmannetje
  • Souris de mer

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic

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 0 and 270 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Hides in the sand.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • Hides in the sand.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 21 cm
  • Maximum age known : 3 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : - Mollusks - Sea worms

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest