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Pterois is a genus of venomous marine fish, commonly known as lionfish, native to the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by conspicuous warning coloration with red or black bands, and ostentatious dorsal fins tipped with venomous spines. Pterois radiata, Pterois volitans, and Pterois miles are the most … Meer weergeven
Pterois was described as a genus in 1817 by German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist Lorenz Oken. In 1856 the French naturalist Eugène Anselme Sébastien Léon Desmarest designated Scorpaena … Meer weergeven
The lionfish is native to the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific Ocean. They can be found around the seaward edge of shallow coral reefs, lagoons, rocky substrates, and on … Meer weergeven
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “lionfish have distinctive brown or maroon, and white stripes or bands covering the head and … Meer weergeven
Pterois species can live from 5 to 15 years and have complex courtship and mating behaviors. Females frequently release two mucus-filled … Meer weergeven
Western tropical Atlantic
Two of the 12 species of Pterois, the red lionfish (P. volitans) and the common lionfish (P. miles), have established themselves as significant invasive species off the East Coast of the United States and in the Meer weergevenWikipedia-tekst onder CC-BY-SA-licensie Red lionfish - Wikipedia
The red lionfish (Pterois volitans) is a venomous coral reef fish in the family Scorpaenidae, order Scorpaeniformes. It is mainly native to the Indo-Pacific region, but has become an invasive species in the Caribbean Sea, as well as along the East Coast of the United States and East Mediterranean and also found in Brazil at Fernando de Noronha.
Wikipedia · Tekst onder CC-BY-SA-licentie- Family: Scorpaenidae
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Genus: Pterois
- Species: P. volitans
Lionfish | Invasive Species, Sting, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 apr. 2024 · Lionfish, also known as Pterois, are venomous fishes with zebralike stripes. They are native to Indo-Pacific reefs but have …
Red Lionfish | National Geographic
WEBLearn about the red lionfish (Pterois volitans), a venomous fish with red-and-white stripes and long fins. Find out how it is native to the Indo-Pacific, but has become an …
What is a lionfish? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
WEBLearn about lionfish, an invasive species in the Atlantic that is native to the Indo-Pacific. Find out their identification, habitat, ecological role, behavior, economic importance, and …
Pterois volitans – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum
WEB1 jan. 2024 · Learn about the red lionfish, a venomous Indo-Pacific reef fish that has become an invasive species in the Western Atlantic. Find out its common names, …
Pterois - Animalia
WEBPterois is a genus of venomous marine fish, commonly known as lionfish, native to the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by conspicuous warning coloration with red or black …
Common Lionfish - The Australian Museum
WEBThe tentacle is variable in size and shape, usually long in juveniles and leaf-like in adults. The species looks very similar to the Spotfin Lionfish, Pterois antennata, which has a …
Lionfish Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
WEB27 apr. 2023 · Learn about lionfish (Pterois volitans), a venomous fish native to the Indo-Pacific. Find out their appearance, diet, habitat, breeding, threats and conservation status.
Lionfish - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
WEBLionfish are colorful fish with long spines that can be venomous. They are native to the Indian Ocean, but have invaded the Atlantic Ocean and pose a threat to native …
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