Red lionfish
Pterois volitans
Where at Shedd?
Wild Reef
| Diet | Small fishes, shrimps and crabs |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 15 inches (38 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Native in the East Indian and West-Central Pacific Oceans' lagoons and reefs. Introduced to the West-Central Atlantic Ocean |
| Habitat | This solitary species may be found in lagoon and sea-facing reefs in the Indian and central Pacific Oceans |
Did you know?
- Invasive lionfish eat so many native fishes that many get obese. Scientists have found fat in their organs.
- Never release unwanted pet fish into the waterways. Genetic testing shows that the explosion of invasive lionfish could have started with as few as three lionfish. Yes, three!