Artedius harringtoni

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Scalyhead sculpin
  • Chabot à tête écailleuse

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 21 Meters.
  • Very common species.
  • Imitates a rock or a coral.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • 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 : 10 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : - Sea worms - Zooplankton
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

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