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Black scorpionfish

Distribution : Mediterranean

Greixonera d'escórpora belongs to the traditional cooking of the Valencian coast. Brown scorpionfish is cut into pieces, while its head is used to prepare the stock. Potatoes, tomatoes, garlic and parsley complete the dish, recorded by Vicent Marqués in his work on Catalan and Occitan cuisine. The local name escorpa refers here specifically to this species.

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Habitat of Black scorpionfish Habitat
Rocky habitat, Seagrass meadow, Coralligenous habitat
Depth range of Black scorpionfish Depth
2-800 m
Biological group of Black scorpionfish Group
Ecological role of Black scorpionfish Role
Predator

Size

22–25 cm; up to 30 cm

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The black scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus) has a large cutaneous flap, a skin projection, above each eye but none beneath the lower jaw. Ridges and spines mark the bulky head. Numerous small scales and dark tail bars complement mottled brown, sometimes pink, red or violet colouring.

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