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Dwarf Lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) Kareko Batu, Lembeh. A bigger specimen than in the previous spottings. Dendrochirus brachypterus,Dwarf lionfish Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Dwarf Lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus)

Kareko Batu, Lembeh. A bigger specimen than in the previous spottings.

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  1. Superb shot, so sharp! Posted 6 years ago
    1. Thanks! These are so pretty, and he was in a good spot too :-) Posted 6 years ago

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"Neochirus brachypterus", known commonly as the shortfin turkeyfish or dwarf lionfish among other vernacular names, is a species of marine fish in the family Scorpaenidae. Shortfin turkeyfish is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific, Red Sea included.

Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Nov 29, 2018. Captured May 25, 2018 05:17.
  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO160
  • 18mm