Banded lionfish
Pterois antennata
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Saltwater
Overview
Banded lionfish (Pterois antennata) is a marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm. Its recorded depth range is 2–86 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 2-86m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs, estuaries
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
2-86m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| الفصيلة | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) |
| الأنواع | Pterois antennata |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Banded lionfish get?
Banded lionfish can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
Where is Banded lionfish found?
Coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Banded lionfish belong to?
Banded lionfish (Pterois antennata) belongs to the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).
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