Where Does Red Scorpionfish Live?

Red Scorpionfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Red Scorpionfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths from 15 to 500 meters, but most commonly between 20 and 200 meters.

Environment

Benthic, preferring rocky bottoms, coral reefs, seagrass beds, and muddy or sandy substrates with scattered rocks or debris for camouflage. Often found in caves or crevices.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the British Isles (rarely) south to Senegal, including the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, and the Mediterranean Sea. Also reported from the Black Sea.

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