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Twin-spotted Lionfish / Occellated Lionfish
Dendrochirus biocellatus
13.701, 120.844
Field Notes
Description:
Dendrochirus biocellatus, known commonly as the twospot turkeyfish or ocellated lionfish among other vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in the family Scorpaenidae. The twospot turkeyfish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region, and it grows up to 13 centimetres (5.1 in) in length. In the wild, the species eats small fish as well as shrimp.
Habitat:
Nocturnal, lives and hide among crevices, doesn't like lights
Notes:
Although common, they are not often seen as they tend to hides under crevices and only come out to feed at night.
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