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Twin-spotted Lionfish / Occellated Lionfish

Dendrochirus biocellatus

Description:

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.

Habitat:

Nocturnal, lives and hide among crevices, doesn't like lights

Notes:

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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AlbertKang
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AlbertKang

Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines

Spotted on Apr 1, 2013
Submitted on Apr 5, 2014

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