Red Lionfish

Pterois volitans

Native to the Indo-Pacific, this venomous species is known for their bold red to maroon colouring with white stripes. They have prominent, fan-like pectoral fins and long, separated dorsal spines that extend gracefully from their body.

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Animal Type

Bony Fish

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Range

Indo-Pacific

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Natural Habitat

Coral Reef

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Diet

Fish, crustaceans

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated
  • NE
    Not Evaluated
  • DD
    Data Deficient
  • LC
    Least Concern
  • NT
    Near Threatened
  • VU
    Vulnerable
  • EN
    Endangered
  • CR
    Critically Endangered
  • EW
    Extinct in the Wild
  • EX
    Extinct
Extinct
LC
Least Concern

At lower risk of extinction

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