Red Lionfish (Pterois volitans) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Red Lionfish
Pterois volitans is commonly known as the Red Lionfish and a frequently-sighted species that occurs across the Indo-Pacific region, as well as further afield as an introduced/invasive species in seas around the New World. Its venomous spines are used in defence of predators, and its attractive appearance make it popular with underwater photographers. Some individuals are very dark in colour, and appear to be a different species.
Red Lionfish at The Similan Islands, Thailand
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
Red Lionfish at The Similan Islands, Thailand
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
Red Lionfish at The Similan Islands, Thailand
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
Red Lionfish at The Similan Islands, Thailand
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
Dark Red Lionfish
A Black Lionfish at Thailand's Similan Islands
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
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Red Lionfish Pterois volitans
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Actinopterygii
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| Order: | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfish & Lionfish) |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpaenidae) |
| Genus: | Pterois (Lionfish) |
| Species: | Pterois volitans |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 40 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Red Lionfish
Paul Wyatt
Spotted in:
Egypt
Egypt Diving from boat: MY Red Sea Explorer
Trip destinations: The Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone Reef
When: Oct 2024
Fran
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Pawara
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Feb 2024
Kira
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Pawara
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Jan 2024
Stéphanie
Spotted in:
Maldives
Maldives Diving from boat: MV Emperor Serenity
Trip destinations: North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, Ari Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, Vaavu Atoll
When: Dec 2022
Tam
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Lapat
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Richelieu Rock
When: Dec 2022
Cailyn
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: The Junk
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When: Nov 2022
Joel Rajesh
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Andaman
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Apr 2022
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