African lionfish
Pterois mombasae
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African lionfish (Pterois mombasae) is a marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes), in the order Scorpaeniformes. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm. Its recorded depth range is 10–70 m.
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The African lionfish (Pterois mombasae) is a saltwater fish reaching up to 20 cm in length. It inhabits rocky reef environments in the western Indian Ocean and, like other lionfish, has venomous dorsal spines for defense.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20.0 cm |
| Depth Range | 10-70m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Order | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes) |
| Family | Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes) |
| Species | Pterois mombasae |
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