Red Scorpionfish
Scorpaena scrofa
- Group: Scorpionfish
- Typical depth: 20–500 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A heavily built scorpionfish that sits motionless on rocky, sandy or muddy bottoms, mottled to blend in while it ambushes fish, crustaceans and mollusks. Venomous spines along its fins make a painful weapon against anything that disturbs it. It ranges from shallow water down to around 500 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Scorpaena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127248.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Scorpionfish live?
- The Red Scorpionfish (Scorpaena scrofa) is typically found at 20–500 m.
- Is the Red Scorpionfish dangerous to divers?
- The Red Scorpionfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Red Scorpionfish get?
- The Red Scorpionfish grows to about 50 cm.