Lionfish
"Lionfish" specifically refer to the genus Pterois within the family Scorpaenidae. They have venomous spines and should be treated with caution. Other species within Scorpaenidae but outside Pterois may also have "lionfish" in their common names.
| Common name | Image | Taxonomy | Reef safe | Care Level | Description | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antenneta lionfish | Pterois antennata | Caution | Moderate | 700120000000000000020 cm (7.9 in) | ||
| Blackfoot lionfish | Parapterois heterura | Caution | Easy | 700123000000000000023.0 cm (9.1 in) | ||
| Devil lionfish | Pterois mombasae | Caution | Moderate | 700120000000000000020 cm (7.9 in) | ||
| Fu Man Chu lionfish | Dendrochirus biocellatus | Caution | Difficult | 700113000000000000013.0 cm (5.1 in) | ||
| Fuzzy dwarf lionfish | Dendrochirus brachypterus | Caution | Moderate | Carnivore; Males 6< stripes on pectoral fin femals >6 | 700118000000000000018 cm (7.1 in) | |
| Green lionfish | Dendrochirus barberi | Caution | Easy | 700116500000000000016.5 cm (6.5 in) | ||
| Radiata lionfish | Pterois radiata | Moderate | 700124000000000000024 cm (9.4 in) | |||
| Russell's lionfish | Pterois russelli | Easy to moderate | 700130000000000000030 cm (11.8 in) | |||
| Volitan lionfish | Pterois volitans | Caution | Easy to moderate | Semi-aggressive; carnivore | 700143000000000000043 cm (16.9 in) | |
| Zebra lionfish | Dendrochirus zebra | Caution | Moderate | 700125000000000000025 cm (9.8 in) |
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