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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 Eric_S
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Uploaded Aug 9, 2016. Captured Aug 2, 2016 00:45 in Blackstone, St Vincent and the Grenadines.
  • Micro HD+ Underwater Camera
  • f/2.8
  • 1/1035s
  • ISO100
  • 2.7mm