Bony fish · Scorpaeniformes · Scorpaenidae
Red Scorpionfish
Scorpaena scrofa
Least Concern
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
Scorpaena scrofa is a fish of the family Scorpaenidae, red in colour and covered in spines. The spiny rays are connected to venom glands that can cause severe pain, swelling and even fever. It can weigh almost 3 kg, but specimens over 1.5-2 kg are rare. It is normally found at depths from 20 to 500 m, although it can also be found in shallow water half-buried in the sand.
Weight
up to 3 kg
Size
up to 50 cm
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
