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Pterois volitans
The lionfish are part of the scorpion fish family which are infamous for the venomous spines on the tips of their fins. Like the other scorpion fish the lion fish are ambush predators. On the east coast of the US these fish are becoming a massive problem as pet fish have been released and become a highly detrimental invasive species that has massive impact on local coastal ecosystems.
Coral reefs
These individuals were part of a large gathering of lion fish. I think they might have been males fighting for territory. There were probably six or seven all together.
Spotted on Jul 8, 2010
Submitted on May 8, 2011
17 Comments
Oooh are you still in Colchester?? I will be around tomorrow :) I'm alright, would love to hear about your little trip!
Thanks alot Laura! Am well, had a wonderful time in le France! Went to see if you were in yesterday as I dropped by campus :) How are you?
Elsa, was just looking over some of the spottings of the day, and you got one while I was gone! HUrray, congrats what a beautiful photo!! :D Hope you're well!
Thank you Tweact :)
Spectacular!
Thank you and definitely agree on the mission!
Great spotting.
I think there should be a Sea Life mission added to Project Noah to celebrate World Oceans Day.
Congratulations
Thank you! Way to make my day!
Spotting of the day for World Oceans Day!
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Thank you Marta :) I think this might be my favourite underwater pic..
It made a very nice contrast.
Thank you! No, was day-time dive but I used flash in this particular picture against a dark background.
was it in a night dive? very nice close-up!
Thank you Monkey-mind! I love seeing these, they are really spectacular, but also quite aggressive.
what a great pic!
I've added another photo to this spotting..