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Field Notes

Habitat:

Diani Beach, Kenia

Species ID Suggestions

Common Lionfish

Pterois miles

Comments (4)

Beautiful! While the name "scorpionfish" is technically correct, since it is a type of scorpionfish, the proper name for this fish is lionfish :) Based on where you found this guy, he's a Common Lionfish! They're incredible to see, aren't they?
Great pic! I noticed not many people posts much about fishes and coral critters. I am posting fishes too and I have requested a mission for fishes of the world. I did not get any answer, though. Perhaps you could ask them as well?
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PublishedMay 19, 2011

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