Black Scorpionfish
Scorpaena Porcus
< 35 cm
Max size
2–800 m
Depth
Common
Rarity
Reefs, Seafloor
Mediterranean Sea, Temperate Atlantic
About
Overview
The Black Scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus) is a sedentary, bottom-dwelling marine fish known for its exceptional camouflage and venomous spines. It is a common inhabitant of rocky, algae-rich coastal waters throughout the Mediterranean, Black Sea, and parts of the Eastern Atlantic.
Distribution
Based on iNaturalist community observations