Red Lionfish

Pterois volitans

Family: Scorpaenidae Category: Actinopterygii Max size: 38 cm

Species information

Habitat: Coral reefs, rocky crevices, lagoons
Distribution: Indo-Pacific, but invasive in the Western Atlantic and Caribbean
Food: Small fish, invertebrates, crustaceans
Way of living: Solitary
Behavior: Ambush predator known for its venomous spines; uses its pectoral fins to corner prey.

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