Red lionfish
Woda słonaPterois volitans
ok. 25 cmAdult individual · przykład opisany przy pomiarze
total length
total length
od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowejMeasurement: side
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- Nie ustalono dla tego punktuMasa nie wyznacza skali
Red lionfish — size comparison
The red lionfish has reddish-brown and white stripes, broad fan-shaped pectoral fins and long fin spines. Some spines connect to venom glands and serve in defen
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od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowejScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
0510152025
approx. 25 cm
8.56 cm
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Red lionfish — size comparison — facts and sources
The red lionfish has reddish-brown and white stripes, broad fan-shaped pectoral fins and long fin spines. Some spines connect to venom glands and serve in defence. Elaborate fins and a striped body obscure its outline among reef shelters.
It hunts small fish, shrimps and crabs, often at dusk or night. It approaches slowly, spreading its pectoral fins to limit escape routes. The final strike is rapid, drawing prey into its broad mouth.
Native to the Indo-Pacific, it became an invasive predator after introduction to the western Atlantic and Caribbean. There it heavily consumes local fishes, altering their communities. Effective hunting and protection from venomous spines contribute to its success.
Długość całkowita (TL): od końca pyska do końca płetwy ogonowej. Przykład, nie średnia populacji. Widok przedni ma przybliżone proporcje.