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Dendrochirus biocellatus
Dendrochirus biocellatus, known commonly as the twospot turkeyfish or ocellated lionfish among other vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in the family Scorpaenidae. The twospot turkeyfish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific region, and it grows up to 13 centimetres (5.1 in) in length. In the wild, the species eats small fish as well as shrimp.
Nocturnal, lives and hide among crevices, doesn't like lights
Although common, they are not often seen as they tend to hides under crevices and only come out to feed at night.
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