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Lionfish on coral reef salt water underwater

Common lionfish (Pterois miles), Zanzibar, Tanzania

$Pterois antennata, like many fish species, has very different common names like Broadbarred Firefish and Spotfin Lionfish. The species occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from East Africa to Marquesan and Mangaréva Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Queensland, Australia, Kermadec and Austral Islands in a depth range from 2-86m in lagoon and seaward reefs, hiding in crevices under rocks and coral formations during the day and hunting at night, feeding on shrimps and crabs, max. length 20cm. \nThis specimen is inbetween Whip Coral Ellisella sp. at the left and Black Coral at the right side. The outline of this fish is visually disturbed by the numerous spiny projections and fleshy tabs improving camouflage by mimicking the Banded Sea Urchin Echinothrix calamaris.\nTriton Bay, Kaimana Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia, 3°53'24.4657 S 134°6'34.0173 E at 20m depth$

A Juvenile Lionfish in Aegean Sea in Turkey

Red lionfish (Pterois miles) is common in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.

Clearfin lionfish – Pterois radiata – Red sea, Egypt

A Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) in Cyprus

Red lionfish in aquarium for design purpose, wallpaper

$Pterois antennata, like many fish species, has very different common names like Broadbarred Firefish and Spotfin Lionfish. The species occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from East Africa to Marquesan and Mangaréva Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Queensland, Australia, Kermadec and Austral Islands in a depth range from 2-86m in lagoon and seaward reefs, hiding in crevices under rocks and coral formations during the day and hunting at night, feeding on shrimps and crabs, max. length 20cm. \nThis specimen is head down. The outline of this fish is visually disturbed by the numerous spiny projections and fleshy tabs improving camouflage by mimicking the Banded Sea Urchin Echinothrix calamaris. Pterois antennata is an ambush hunter, using his camouflage to prey on unsuspecting fish and invertebrates.\nTriton Bay, Kaimana Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia, 3°51'48.0312 S 133°55'48.9612 E at 9m depth$

Spotfin lionfish, Pterois antennata, Palau, Micronesia. Scanned dia positive image

Lionfish swimming alongside a coral reef.

$The Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) is a captivating and visually striking species found in the warm tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region. It features a distinct and elaborate pattern, with vibrant reddish-brown or orange vertical bands adorning its body. One of its distinguishing features is the presence of elongated spines along its dorsal fin, which give it a majestic appearance.\n\nThis lionfish species possesses venomous spines that are a defensive mechanism against potential threats. Its predatory nature is enhanced by its ability to use its pectoral fins as \$

$Pterois antennata, like many fish species, has very different common names like Broadbarred Firefish and Spotfin Lionfish. The species occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from East Africa to Marquesan and Mangaréva Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Queensland, Australia, Kermadec and Austral Islands in a depth range from 2-86m in lagoon and seaward reefs, hiding in crevices under rocks and coral formations during the day and hunting at night, feeding on shrimps and crabs, max. length 20cm. \nThe outline of this fish is visually disturbed by the numerous spiny projections and fleshy tabs improving camouflage by mimicking a Sea Urchin.\nTriton Bay, Kaimana Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia, 3°53'24.468 S 134°6'34.02 E at 20m depth$

Lion fish swimming and hunting in the darkness

Closeup of a pterois lion fish in warm sea water on black background

The red lionfish (Pterois miles) is common in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.

Nice lion fish in sea saltwater aquarium on dark background, ocean wild nature

Pterois antennata, the spotfin lionfish, banded lionfish, broadbarred lionfish, broadbarred firefish, raggedfinned firefish, raggedfinned scorpionfish or roughscaled lionfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes and lionfishes. It is found in the tropical Indian and Western Pacific Oceans.

Underwater image of one Lionfish aka Zebrafish (Pterois volitans). These fish have venom in their spiny spiky fins. They are a non aggressive species, often seen low on the coral reef. However if they are provoked they will use the venom to ward off attackers. Their red and white stripes are warning colours for the toxins (Aposematism). They are natural species to Asia however are invasive species in the Caribbean. Footage taken whilst scuba diving at Hin Bida, Andaman Sea, Krabi province, Thailand. Taken on Sony mirrorless camera with underwater housing and Inon Z330 strobe.

Juvenile zebra lionfish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

$Common Lionfish Pterois volitans inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs from turbid inshore areas to depths of 50 m, max. length 38cm. Often solitary, they hide in unexposed places at daytime often with head down and practically immobile, using the pattern for camouflage as a hunting skill. The species has recently invaded Western Atlantic and Caribbean coral reefs, and may become one of the most ecologically harmful marine fish introductions to date. The dorsal fins are venomous, but it is a popular table fish. This specimen inbetween sponges, hydroids and soft corals is from Nailaka Island, Banda Sea, Indonesia, \n4°32'37.728 S 129°40'48.3 E at 13m depth$

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