Scorpion Fish (Scorpaena) Rascacios Kleiner Drachenkopf
There are several similar species of these fish in Gran Canaria which are all called scorpionfish. The commonest are the small Madeira rock-fish as illustrated which grow up to 15cm in length and can be identified by the banded colour pattern. The larger grey/green Small-scaled scorpionfish can be up to 30cm in length. The spines on the back contain a poison and should not be touched.