Red lionfish - Pterois volitans. Fish in the family Scorpaenidae, grows up to 43 cm. Bright red or reddish-brown with white stripes. Inhabits coral reefs and feeds on small bony fishes and invertebrates.
Habitat:
Indian Ocean, western Pacific, from Red Sea to Sumatra replaced by Pterois miles
Dangerous to humans:< /b>
Stings are extremely painful but no fatal cases were observed
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Photo Author - Andrey Ryanskiy
