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Lion Fish

Pterois

Description:

Lionfish are known for their venomous fin rays, a feature that is uncommon among marine fish in the East Coast coral reefs. The potency of their venom makes them excellent predators and dangerous to fishermen and divers. Characterized by red, white and black stripes, showy pectoral fins and venomous spiky tentacles

Habitat:

Coral Reef

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3 Comments

AnjaliAnantharam
AnjaliAnantharam 12 years ago

Very nice..

Noe and Pili
Noe and Pili 12 years ago

Gorgeous! thanks for sharing

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Beautiful spotting!

ARtPeNnography
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ARtPeNnography

Malaysia

Spotted on Oct 7, 2011
Submitted on Nov 13, 2011

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