black scorpionfish
| Scientific name | Scorpaena porcus |
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| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Scorpaenidae |
| Genus | Scorpaena |
Introduction
Scorpaena porcus, commonly known as black scorpionfish, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size41 cm
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Longevity12 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Mimicrystone
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Patternmottling
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Type
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Average size15 cm
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Maximum size41 cm
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Longevity12 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Mimicrystone
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Patternmottling
How to recognize the black scorpionfish ?
The black scorpionfish measures between 15 and 41 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly rouge, marron and beige body. The also has rouge and marron mottling.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The black scorpionfish is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although the black scorpionfish is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The black scorpionfish is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché.
Risks for humans
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VenomousYes
This species is venomous and can cause serious injuries when touched.
What to do in the event of a sting?
in case of sting, the following rules should be followed, in this order:
- Isolate the victim from the danger and quickly remove him or her from the water
- Call for help
- Lay the victim down in a half-sitting position and avoid any effort
- Immobilize the affected limb
- Clean the wound
- The venom of this species being thermolabile, it can be neutralized if it is submitted to a temperature of about 45 °C. It is therefore possible to heat the wound. This popular technique should be practiced with great care so as not to aggravate the wound by burning it. It is advisable to immerse the affected limb in hot water.
- If the puncture is too deep, heating the wound will be less effective.
Sometimes the sting can cause discomfort or even loss of consciousness in the victim. The stings are usually very painful.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 800 m
Biotope presentation
The black scorpionfish is most often found at a depth between 0m and 800m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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