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

Common Lionfish or Red Lionfish in the aquarium in the oceanarium.

Red lionfish (Pterois volitans) venomous coral reef fish underwater

A big Lion Fish up and close to the camera with a blue background.

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.

The red lion fish in water on blue background

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

Red lionfish (Pterois volitans). Wild life animal.

Common Lionfish {Pterois volitans} is an invasive species in the Caribbean. Bahamas, December

Close-up of Sailfin tang on the coral reef.

Zebra lionfish - Dendrochirus zebra. From Bali, Indonesia

Pterois volitans koraal duivel schorpioenvis

Luna lionfish (Pterois lunulata). Luna lion fish swimming in the blue water. Soft focus, selective focus

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

Lion Fish in the Red Sea in clear blue water hunting for food .

Feather star on soft coral head in tropical blue ocean water

A lionfish gracefully moves among water and algae in an aquarium

colorful lion fish Indonesia salt water underwater photography

Beautiful tropical lion fish, vibrant nature of the coral reefs. Natural reserve in the Red Sea

The red lionfish (Pterois volitans) is a venomous coral reef fish in the family Scorpaenidae, order Scorpaeniformes. found in the Indo-Pacific region, but has become a huge invasive problem in the Caribbean Sea and along the East coast of the United States.

Close-up view of a juvenile Red Lionfish (Pterois volitans)

Amazing Lionfish or Lion Fish and underwater coral reef aquarium landscape

The poisonous Indian lionfish below the surface of the water on a Maldivian island

Lion fish in a marine aquarium in Thailand.

Colorful Coral Reef Teeming with Exotic Fish. Lively and colorful coral reef in a vibrant underwater world. Diverse array of tropical fish swimming freely in their aquatic environment, creating a mesmerizing scene for nature and animal enthusiasts alike. Lion fish.

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