Scorpaena notata
Size range: ?-26 cm FishBase.
Common size: 12 cm FishBase.
Habitat: Specify the title (Hard, Soft or Vegetation) and the type:
- Hard - Common in rocky littoral habitats
Water column position:
- Benthic
Colors & patterns: Brown with white blotches and purplish top.
Behavior:
- Whether the species is:
- Cryptic - caves/crevices/overhangs
2. Activity:
- ? Need fish guide - CORONA times
3. Approach:
- Indifferent
4. A concise description of any unique behavior (breeding, nesting, cleaning etc.).
Schooling characteristics:
- Solitary
Native/Exotic:
Native
Might be confused with Scorpaena maderensis but distinguished with relatively more bristles on head and chin.
Sardinia, Italy
Sardinia, Italy
Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Photo from FishBase; Patzner, Robert A.