The Common Lionfish / Devil Firefish (Pterois miles) occurs across the Indo-Pacific region and is a member of the Scorpionfish family Scorpaenidae. They have venomous spines to use as defence against potential predators.
Common Lionfish / Devil Firefish Pterois miles
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Scientific Rank | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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Class: |
Actinopterygii
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Order: | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfish & Lionfish) |
Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpaenidae) |
Genus: | Pterois (Lionfish) |
Species: | Pterois miles |
Size | |
Average Size: | 30 centimetres |