Red scorpionfish — size comparison

The red scorpionfish has a substantial head with skin projections and a reddish body covered in irregular blotches. It lives on rocky and reef bottoms in the ea

Silhouette comparison

Length

od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowejScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Red scorpionfish

Scorpaena scrofa

ok. 30 cmPokazany osobnik · barwy naturalne
total length

od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowejView: side · example, approximate proportions

Mass
Nie ustalono dla tego punktuMasa nie wyznacza skali
The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Diver: 170 cm · without fins
Total lengthScale in cm
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Red scorpionfishTotal lengthapprox. 30 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Diver: 170 cm · without fins
Red scorpionfish — size comparison — facts and sources

The red scorpionfish has a substantial head with skin projections and a reddish body covered in irregular blotches. It lives on rocky and reef bottoms in the eastern Atlantic, where its outline blends among overgrown surfaces.

It catches fish, crustaceans and molluscs. It waits concealed for passing prey, then suddenly opens its broad mouth. Blotches and projections help it remain unseen before attacking.

Długość całkowita (TL): od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowej. Punkt równy źródłowej długości zwykle spotykanej, nie średnia populacji. Widoki są ilustracjami o przybliżonych proporcjach.

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