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Pterois also known as lionfish in aquarium closeup

One large Lionfish pterois volitans fish with spikes and stripes

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

$Zebra Lionfish or Zebra Turkeyfish Dendrochirus zebra occurs in the tropical Indo-West Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa to Samoa, north to southern Japan and the Ogasawara Islands, south to Australia and Lord Howe Island in a depth range from 0-115m, max. length 25cm. \nThis scorpionfish species has 13 venomous spines along its back, used to defend itself. Dendrochirus zebra has a habit of resting in places hidden from light such as under a rock or a piece of coral.\nZebra Lionfishes are not the solitary predators originally described. When hunting in groups, zebra lionfish herd their prey into a confined area using their venomous dorsal spines and flaring their fins to create a barrier. The Zebra Lionfish feeds on small crustaceans and fish, and is in turn preyed upon by groupers.\nThis specimen was encountered in the Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. \n1°27'15.486 N 125°13'25.578 E at 10m depth$

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

Lionfish on coral reef salt water underwater

The red lion fish in water on blue background

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

Pterois miles in the marine aquarium of Gijon, Spain

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.

Common lionfish (Pterois miles), Zanzibar, Tanzania

Swimming, Lionfish, Coral Reef, Saltwater Fish, Scorpion Fish, Caribbean Sea, Common in Red Sea & Indian Ocean

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

Stock photo showing poisonous red lionfish in marine aquarium against a black background tropical salt water fish tank with sealife at aquatic pet shop, brown and white butterfly cod fish / zebrafish / firefish with venomous fins tipped with poison, Pterois radiata native Caribbean / Mediterranean Sea

Animal Series : Red lionfish in the sea. A beautiful Pterois volitans fish with dark background. Lion fish swim in the aquarium.

Marine life concept. Lion fish (pterois miles) in captivity, swimming on marine background.

Close-up of lion fish in large and clear glass aquarium with coral reef in background. Selective focus.

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

small specimen of Pterois volitans or called scorpion fish

Lion fish (Pterois volitans) in the aquarium.

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.

Common Lionfish (Turkey fish, Red Lionfish) - Pteroids volitans.

The wreck of the Iona ship in the red sea offshore beautiful lion fish,

$The Common Lionfish Pterois volitans occurs in the tropical Pacific Ocean from Cocos-Keeling Islands and Western Australia in the eastern Indian Ocean to the Marquesas and Oeno (Pitcairn group), north to southern Japan and southern Korea, south to Lord Howe Island, northern New Zealand and the Austral Islands. The species inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs from turbid inshore areas in a depth range from 2-50 m. Often solitary, they hide in unexposed places at daytime often with head down and practically immobile, using the pattern for camouflage as a hunting skill. Juveniles are pelagic and expatriate over great distances. This is a main reason for the broad geographical range of this species. \nThe species has recently invaded Western Atlantic and Caribbean coral reefs, and may become one of the most ecologically harmful marine fish introductions to date. The dorsal fins are venomous, but it is a popular table fish. Max. length 46cm. This specimen is from Triton Bay, West Papua Province, Indonesia \n3°57'4.9417 S 134°8'1.0322 E at 9m depth$

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