scubaseason
Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2015

Scorpionfish

Scorpaena scrofa

Sighting evidence at Abu Nuhas Wrecks, Hurghada

Scorpionfish

Photo: luismartinezartola · CC BY-NC

Heavily camouflaged individuals sit motionless on the corroded metal of the wreck decks, virtually indistinguishable from the encrusting algae and sponges that surround them.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Scorpionfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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