Zebra Lionfish / Dwarf Lionfish

Description:

Dendrochirus zebra, known commonly as the Zebra turkeyfish or Zebra lionfish among other vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in the family Scorpaenidae.

Habitat:

Zebra turkeyfishes are widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific including the Red Sea. However, they have been found in the Atlantic Ocean as well, up to the coast of New York. This population is most likely to be the result of aquarists releasing their pets into the wild.

Notes:

Like all species under the family of Scorpaenidae, their spines can be poisonous.