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Dendrochirus zebra
Also known as Dwarf Zebra Lionfish, Zebra Dwarf Lionfish, Zebra Firefish, Zebra Lionfish, Zebrafish and Zebra Butterfly Cod. They feed on small fish and crustaceans, and grow to a length of about 20cm. They have highly venomous spines.
Found singly or in small groups in coastal reefs and lagoons often on sandy bottoms, at depths of 3 to 80m. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
Spotted it at a sandy bottom, around 15m, on a day dive.
Spotted on Mar 24, 2012
Submitted on Mar 25, 2012
7 Comments
Awesome!!
Beautiful photos and fish, I think there is also a mission for animals with warning colors that this could fit into aswell if you like.
Thanks for the link, Gerardo!
Check this page Blogie I agree whit Argybee
http://www.diverosa.com/categories/Lionf...
I think you nailed it, Argybee. Thanks!
Dendrochirus zebra ?
It seems you get variation on the colour.
That's an amazing coloured lionfish. Great Blogie.