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For the United State Navy Submarine, see USS Lionfish
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Lionfish is any of several species of
venomous marine
fish in the
genera Pterois,
Parapterois,
Brachypterois,
Ebosia or
Dendrochirus, of the family
Scorpaenidae. The lionfish is also known as the
Turkey Fish or
Dragon Fish. They are notable for their extremely long and separated spines, and have a generally striped appearance, red, brown, orange, yellow, black, maroon, or white.
Native environment
The lionfish is native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region of the world, but various species can be found worldwide. Due to a recent introduction, the lionfish has recently been spotted in the warmer coral regions of the Eastern
Atlantic Ocean and
Caribbean Sea. Successful breeding of the lionfish in captivity hasn't been reported.
Size
The common lionfish generally reaches a size of 30-35cm. Smaller lionfish (for example, the Fuzzy Dwarf) are typically the size of a tennis ball (not including fins). There are many types of them that all vary in sizes
Venom
Lionfish have venomous spines that are deadly to their prey, but usually not to humans. If a human is envenomated, that person will experience severe pain and possible headaches and vomiting. A common treatment is soaking the afflicted area in hot water, as very few hospitals carry specific treatments. However, immediate emergency medical treatment is still advised, as some people may be more susceptible to the venom than others.
Feeding
Lionfish are voracious predators. When hunting, they corner prey using their large fins and then use their quick reflexes to swallow the prey whole.
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