Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Red lionfish
Size:
These fish can grow up to 15 inches (38.1 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Lionfish eat shrimp, crab and small fishes.
Range & Habitat:
Lionfish are native to the Indo-Pacific region but have been traveling to non-native waters in recent years. They can be found in bays, estuaries, harbors, rocky reefs and caves.
Details:
Lionfish have bold appearances, with orange and white striping along their entire body and colorful fanned fins. Their dorsal spines are venomous to humans and can cause a serious medical emergency if touched.