Scorpionfish
Scorpaena scrofa
Sighting evidence at Meganisi Island, Lefkada
Photo: luismartinezartola · CC BY-NC
Large scorpionfish rest motionless on the cave floors and boulder surfaces around Meganisi, relying on near-perfect camouflage to ambush passing prey. They are sit-and-wait predators that feed on fish and crustaceans, playing a key role in regulating prey populations within the cave ecosystem. Divers who develop an eye for their subtle outline are rewarded with close-up encounters at almost every dive.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Scorpionfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.