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Red scorpionfish
Scorpaena scrofa
Photo: Vicmicallef · CC BY-SA 4.0
Knowing the Red scorpionfish (Scorpaena scrofa) well helps you decide where and when to dive for it. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 10 and 50 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is usually solitary, which shapes how to approach it.
It's relatively accessible with basic technique. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 4 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: usually solitary.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| Balearic Islands | 30 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Cabracho (es) · Rascasso (pt) · Rascasse rouge (fr) · Scorfano rosso (it) · Σκορπίνα (el) · Škrpina (hr) · İskorpit (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Red scorpionfish?
It depends on the area. For example, Balearic Islands: 30 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Red scorpionfish found?
Usually between 10 and 50 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “easy”. It is also usually solitary. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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