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Red Lionfish

Pterois volitans

Photo by KimLomman
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Field Notes

Description:

Red lionfish are clad in white stripes alternated with red, maroon, or brown. Adults can grow as large as 17 inches (43 cm) in length, while juveniles may be shorter than 1 inch (2.5 cm).

Habitat:

Taken at Reef HQ, Townsville, QLD, Australia.

Notes:

P. volitans is native to the Indo-Pacific region, including the western and central Pacific and off the coast of western Australia. However, the species has been accidentally introduced into the Western Atlantic and has become an invasive species there.

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