The
Scorpaenidae family contains of 380 species. They have large, heavily
ridged and spined
heads. Venomous spines on their back and fins with a groove and venom
sack. Most scorpion fishes
live on or near the bottom. They lie in crevices, in caves and under
overhangs. With their mouth they
create a vacuum and suck prey in during a lightning fast movement.
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Lionfish
Pterois volitans
Max. size: 38 cm
Origin:
Indo-Pacific
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