Fishing for Barbfish

Scorpaena brasiliensis

The Barbfish is a marine species known for its distinctive spiny appearance. Typically reaching up to 12 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, it inhabits rocky coastal areas. Its diet consists mainly of small fish and crustaceans. The Barbfish is a solitary and ambush predator, relying on camouflage to capture prey. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Venomous

Source: Fishbase

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