Scorpaena (Rascasse)

Scorpaena fish is a fish from the Scorpaenidae family, known for its many poisonous thorns. There are several species of Scorpaena, but they all have common characteristics. Scorpaena is a robust fish, with a solid body and flattened. Its head is wide and triangular, with prominent eyes and a large mouth garnished with sharp teeth. Its skin is covered with small scales, and it is generally gray or brown in color, with black or red marks. Scorpaena often have shiny spots or colored strips on their bodies, which allows them to camouflage themselves in their environment.

The poisonous thorns of Scorpaena are located on his head, her fins and her pelvic fins. These thorns are very dangerous and can cause intense pain and swelling if they come into contact with human skin. Scorpaena is a lonely and territorial fish, which lives in the shallow waters of hot and temperate seas. It feeds mainly on crabs, molluscs and small fish, which it captures thanks to its sharp teeth.

Scorpaena is a common fish in the coastal regions of the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. He is often caught by humans for his flesh, which is considered a delicate dish in certain regions. However, it is important to manipulate Scorpaena with caution due to its poisonous thorns. Many fishermen wear gloves and tools specially designed to avoid bites when manipulating this fish. Due to its popularity with fishermen and its tendency to reproduce quickly, Scorpaena is not considered a threatened species.

The male is darker than the woman and it has a very small little fin.

Still unknown in aquarium but scientists work there.