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!