Scorpionfish
Scorpaena porcus
Sighting evidence at Paleokastritsa Wall, Corfu
The small scorpionfish species is extraordinarily abundant on the Paleokastritsa wall, exploiting the textured sponge-covered surface for camouflage and sitting motionless for hours at a time. They are found at all depths on the wall and are regularly overlooked until the telltale outline of a dorsal fin or a pair of eyes betrays their presence. Their venom-bearing dorsal spines make it important to hover neutrally and avoid touching the wall surface.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Scorpionfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.