- 점박이양볼락 Scorpionfish, California
. 학명; Scorpaena guttata
. 서식지; 수심 30미터, 따뜻한 물의 연안 바닥
. 통명; 점박이양볼락
. 특징; 12개의 등지느러미와 뒷지느러미는 방울뱀 독 함유
. 먹이와 요리법; 훈제, 구이 등 일반적인 조리로 섭취
1 학명과 서식지
- 학명; Scorpaena guttata
- 서식지
. 온도와 깊이; 수심 30미터, 따뜻한 물의 연안 바닥
. 지역; 동태평양의 온대 해역, 주로 캘리포니아 해안
In the eastern Pacific, this species occurs from Santa Cruz, California, to Punta Abreojos, Baja California, including a cloistered population in the northern Gulf of California and at Guadalupe Island in Mexico.
Habitat. California scorpionfish usually live in caves, crevices, and rocky areas of bays along the shore, from just below the surface to 600-foot depths. Resting quietly during the day among rocky reefs and kelp beds, they emerge at night and are often seen by night divers in the open near kelp and eelgrass beds. Some are occasionally found over sand or mud bottoms.
2 통명
- 영어; spotted scorpionfish, scorpion, rattlesnake, bullhead, scorpene, sculpin;
Spanish: rascacio californiano.
- 한글; 점박이양볼락, 쏨뱅이목 양볼락과
3 개요
- 길이; 47센티 이내,
The California scorpionfish can grow to 17 inches and can live 15 years.
4 특징
- 적갈색 몸, 머리와 몸에 많은 흑반점과 지느러미의 큰 흑반점
- 머리가 뾰족하고 부레가 없어 해저에서 주로 서식
- 약간 압축된 몸에 큰 머리와 입, 큰 가슴지느러미
- 배경에 따라 색상의 변화가능
- 12개의 등지느러미와 뒷지느러미는 방울뱀 독 함유
The California scorpionfish is an excellent food fish and the most venomous member of the scorpionfish family. It has venom glands that are attached to the dorsal, the pelvic, and the anal fin spines, and if these spines penetrate the skin, an intense and excruciating pain in the area of the wound occurs almost immediately. If there are multiple punctures, the wound can induce shock, respiratory distress, or abnormal heart action and sometimes leads to hospitalization of the victim. The California scorpionfish is often called a sculpin but is not a member of the sculpin family.
Identification. The California scorpionfish has a stocky and slightly compressed body, as well as a large head and mouth. Colored red to brown, with dark patches and spots on the body and the fins, this fish is capable of dramatic color changes to blend with its background. It has large pectoral fins, 12 poisonous dorsal spines, and poisonous anal and ventral fin spines.
5 먹이와 요리법
- 먹이; 새우, 게, 오징어, 문어, 멸치, 장어 등을 주로 밤에 포식
- 매년 여름 새벽에 동일한 지역의 수면에서 25센티의 덩어리로 산란
- 방울뱀과 같은 가시의 독 주의
- 맛이 좋아 낚시와 자망과 저인망 소규모 어획으로 인기
- 훈제, 구이 등 일반적인 조리로 섭취
California scorpionfish start spawning at age 3 or 4. Spawning activity occurs from April through August, most likely at night. The eggs are implanted in a single layer on the gelatinous walls of hollow, pear-shaped “balloons” of 5 to 10 inches in length; these are released on the bottom and rise to the surface, and the eggs hatch within the next 5 days.
Food. The California scorpionfish feeds on crabs, squid, octopus, fish, and shrimp.