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Common Lionfish

Pterois volitans

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Scorpaenidae ›Genus: Pterois

About

The red lionfish (Pterois volitans) is a venomous coral reef fish in the family Scorpaenidae, order Scorpaeniformes. P. volitans is natively found in the Indo-Pacific region, but has become an invasive problem in the Caribbean Sea, as well as along the East Coast of the United States. This and a similar species, Pterois miles, have both been deemed as invasive species. Red lionfish are clad in white stripes alternated with red/maroon/brown stripes. Adults in this species...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Lionfish?
The scientific name of Common Lionfish is Pterois volitans.
What kingdom does Common Lionfish belong to?
Common Lionfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Lionfish belong to?
Common Lionfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Lionfish belong to?
Common Lionfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Common Lionfish belong to?
Common Lionfish belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Common Lionfish belong to?
Common Lionfish belongs to the family Scorpaenidae.
What genus does Common Lionfish belong to?
Common Lionfish belongs to the genus Pterois.