madeira rockfish
| Scientific name | Scorpaena maderensis |
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| Descriptor | Valenciennes |
| Year of description | 1833 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Scorpaenidae |
| Genus | Scorpaena |
Introduction
Scorpaena maderensis, commonly known as madeira rockfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size18 cm
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Longevity15 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Mimicrystone
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size10 cm
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Maximum size18 cm
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Longevity15 year
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ShapeOvoid
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Mimicrystone
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the madeira rockfish ?
The madeira rockfish measures between 10 and 18 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly rouge, marron and blanc body. The also has blanc vertical stripes.
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 madeira rockfish is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although the madeira rockfish is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The madeira rockfish 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?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth10 - 40 m
Biotope presentation
The madeira rockfish is most often found at a depth between 10m and 40m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Bibliographic references
A revised description of Scorpaena maderensis (Scorpaenidae) by means of meristic and morphometric analysis - J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K - 2005.
Age and growth of madeira scorpionfish, Scorpaena maderensis Valenciennes, 1833, in the central Mediterranean - Cuad Med Forense - 2005.
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