Red Scorpionfish - Scorpaena scrofa - Image

Red Scorpionfish - Scorpaena scrofa - Guarding the pipe

The largest of the Mediterranean scorpionfish, easily recognised by the large number of fringed appendices around the head, the mouth and the sides. Reddish with brownish-black marks. Found on rocky and detrital bottoms and amongst Neptune grass from 3-4 meters to over 300 meters. Measures up to 50 centimeters.


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Red Scorpionfish - Scorpaena scrofa - Guarding the pipe

by Dieter


Uploaded on June 9, 2024


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Camera: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot G9
Creation Date: 2024:06:09 15:14:00
Image width: 4000 px
Image height: 3000 px
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Aperature: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/60
ISO - speed: 250

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