Luna lion fish (Pterois lunulata)

Scientific name: Pterois lunulata Temminck & Schlegel, 1843

The Luna lion fish (Pterois lunulata) is a marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, Mauritius then from southern Japan southwards.

Biology

Has 13 pectoral rays and maybe confused with P. russellii. Median fish are almost clear, but become spotted in large adults. It is best identified by the pale-centered scales on the principal dark bands on the body forming a net-like pattern and V-like markings across the pectoral fin rays.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pterois lunulata
Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes)
Order: Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes and Flatheads)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 35.0
Common length: 25.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Mauritius then from southern Japan southwards.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Venomous
Uses: Aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)