red lionfish

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Red lionfish (Pterois volitans) with long, striped spines swims among coral in a vibrant reef environment.

Lionfish (Pterois volitans).

red lionfish

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Also known as: Pterois volitans

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…the best-known species is the red lionfish (Pterois volitans), an impressive fish sometimes kept by fish fanciers. It is striped with red, brown, and white and grows to about 30 cm (12 inches) long. The red lionfish is native to South Pacific reef ecosystems.
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…the best-known species is the red lionfish (Pterois volitans), an impressive fish sometimes kept by fish fanciers. It is striped with red, brown, and white and grows to about 30 cm (12 inches) long. The red lionfish is native to South Pacific reef ecosystems.
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