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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🍽️ Edible ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Venomous 🌡️ Tropical

Reddish scorpionfish

Scorpaena russula Jordan & Bollman, 1890
Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
10–60 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
9 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Reddish scorpionfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Scorpaena russula
Authority
Jordan & Bollman, 1890
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Depth Range
10–60 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Reddish scorpionfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Reddish scorpionfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Reddish scorpionfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 60 m . Tropical; 24°N -

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01122 × L2.93 (TL)
Max TL
15cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Jordan & Bollman, 1890

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Reddish scorpionfish is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
  • Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
  • Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
  • Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
  • Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central

Nutrient Amount
Protein 17.8 g
Omega-3 (total) 396 mg

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Reddish scorpionfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English reddish scorpionfish
🌍CES ropušnice červenavá
🇫🇷French Rascasse Crapaud
🇪🇸Spanish escorpión sapo · Lapon Sapo · Pez Zapo · Rascacio Sapo
🇨🇳Chinese 淡江鮋

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 20 records indexed .

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