Spotfin lionfish
Alternative names: broadbarred firefish, Pterois antennata, pez leon
The spotfin lionfish is a species of fish found in the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans. It can grow to a length of up to 20cm and its body colour is usually red, orange or dark brown. It generally inhabits reefs and lagoons. They are usually solitary but can occasionally be seen in small groups of up to four fish. Not to be confused with mombasa lionfish, the spotfin lionfish has a bar through the eye and tends to have blue spots on the inside of the pectoral fins.