Common Lionfish
Pterois Volitans
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePterois Volitans
Other namesButterfly Cod, Featherfins, Firefish, Lionfish, Ornate Butterflycod, Red Firefish, Scorpioncod, Turkeyfish, Zebrafish
SizeUp to 38 cm (14.96 in)
WeightUp to .50 kg (1.10 lb)
FamilyScorpionfish / Scorpaenidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, lagoons, bays & seaward reefs amongst structure
