Hemilepidotus spinosus

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Brown Irish lord
  • Chabot irlandais brun

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 130 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 : 30 cm
    • Maximum age known : 14 year(s)
    • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
    • 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) :
      • -Sport or local fishing
    The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!