Scorpaena maderensis

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Madeira rockfish
  • Madeira-Drachenkopf
  • Rascasse de Madère
  • Rascacio de Madeira
  • Scorfanetta squamoso

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 5 and 40 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 : 14 cm
  • Maximum age known : 5 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -
  • 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 is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!