Rhamphocottus richardsonii

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Grunt sculpin
  • Grunzgroppe
  • Chabot grogneur
  • Charrasco gruñón

Distribution

    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 165 Meters.
    • Uncommon Species

    General behaviour of the species

    • The species is territorial
    • Species generally solitary
    • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

    General characteristics of the species

    • Maximum size : 9 cm
    • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
    • Diet : - Zooplankton
    • The animal can show variable colouring

    Relationship with humans

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