Scorpionfish
ScorpaenidaeMasters of disguise — they sit motionless on the reef, perfectly camouflaged among rocks and coral. Watch where you put your hands and check your landing spot before kneeling; their dorsal spines carry a painful venom.
Last updated April 2026
Madeira scorpionfishScorpaena maderensis2 photos
A small, reddish-brown scorpionfish with darker mottling, common on Macaronesian and Mediterranean rocky reefs. Smaller and more slender than the red scorpionfish.
Rests motionless on rocks and algae-covered surfaces — well camouflaged but less dangerous than larger scorpionfish species.
© Jouni Kuisma
© Jouni Kuisma
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