Small Red Scorpionfish

Small red scorpionfish (Scorpaena notata) is a venomous scorpionfish, common in marine subtropical waters. It is widespread in the Eastern Atlantic from the Bay of Biscay to Senegal, Madeira, Azores and the Canary Islands, including the Mediterranean (rare in northern Adriatic) and the Black Sea.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole genus. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Scorpaena maderensis — considered venomous
• Scorpaena sumptuosa — considered venomous
• Scorpaena brasiliensis — considered venomous
• Scorpaena papillosa — considered venomous
• Scorpaena scrofa — considered venomous
• Scorpaena porcus — considered venomous

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Perciformes

Family

Scorpaenidae

Genus

Scorpaena

Species

Scorpaena notata

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