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The red lionfish 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 a huge invasive problem in the Caribbean Sea and along the East coast of the United States along with a similar species, "Pterois miles".

Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Tony Rath
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By Tony Rath

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Uploaded Oct 28, 2013. Captured May 1, 2013 08:59.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • f/2.8
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 30mm