scorpion fish

The scorpion fish (Scorpaena scrofa) inhabits sandy depths from 10 to 500m. During the day they hide among rocks and at night they come out in search of food: small crustaceans and fish. It is a poor swimmer, but thanks to its perfect camouflage (its body is covered with algae) it is difficult to distinguish it from its hiding place. Its skin moults every two weeks.
A fish with a robust, elongated body, covered with wrinkles and spines. It is red in colour, but has the ability to change colour when it prefers. It has brownish spots scattered on its fins and, depending on the specimen, it has a spot under the dorsal fin.