Lionfishes [Pterois]

Description

Pterois is a genus of venomous marine fish found mostly in the Indo-Pacific. Lionfishes are known for their striking appearance, with bold body markings, expansive pectoral fins, and venomous spiky fin rays. They are predatory fish, primarily nocturnal, feeding on small fish and shrimp.

Species

Red Lionfish [Pterois volitans]

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Common Lionfish [Pterois miles]

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Hawaiian Lionfish [Pterois sphex]

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Spotfin Lionfish [Pterois antennata]

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Radiata Lionfish [Pterois radiata]

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Taxonomy