Dive into the world of scorpionfish

The large pectoral fins of this fish serve as a fish net to capture prey. Its color (alternating dark and light bands) indicate to predators that it is poisonous: there are poison glands in the skin covering its spines. It can cause serious or fatal accidents.

It is recognizable with the black spot that adorns its dorsal fin. Like many species of scorpion fish, it has venomous spines and hides easily in its environment. It can be used for the preparation of fish soup.

It swims very badly and lives on the bottom where it is camouflaged among underwater vegetation. It is hunting from a hide and, like all the scorpion fishes, it is venomous. Very sought after for its flesh, it is easily captured with a harpoon or a net.

It often lives below 30 meters depth. In the spring, it goes close to the surface to spawn in the sea grass. Its spines are venomous. The sting is very painful, but rarely fatal. It is one of the essential ingredients of bouillabaisse.