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Spotfin Lionfish - Pterois antennata Spotfin Lionfish - Pterois antennata is a medium sized lionfish with interesting pectoral fins and appendages above its eyes.  The spines on the dorsal fins are venomous. Anilao,Fall,Geotagged,Lionfish,Philippines,Pterois antennata,Spotfin Lionfish Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Spotfin Lionfish - Pterois antennata

Spotfin Lionfish - Pterois antennata is a medium sized lionfish with interesting pectoral fins and appendages above its eyes. The spines on the dorsal fins are venomous.

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The spotfin lionfish or broadbarred firefish, "Pterois antennata", is a fish found in the tropical Indian and Western Pacific Oceans; it grows to a maximum of 20 cm and, like other lionfish, has venomous spiny dorsal fins. Its typical habitat is in lagoons and reefs, where it hides during the day and hunts shrimp and crab at night.

Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Sep 14, 2016. Captured Oct 30, 2015 10:11 in Mabini Circumferential Rd, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines.
  • DSC-RX100
  • f/11.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO800
  • 10.4mm