Red Scorpionfish Scorpaena scrofa
A camouflaged rock fish with venomous spines, prized for Mediterranean fish soups.
- Family: Scorpaenidae
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Average length: 30 cm
- Max length: 66 cm
- Max weight: 3 kg
- Habitat: reef
- Regions: mediterranean, atlantic-east
- Edible: yes
Did you know?
A sting is very painful; hot water helps break down the venom.
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