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Lionfish

Альтернативные названия: Pterois, Zebrafish, Firefish, Turkeyfish, Butterfly-cod

Lionfish can be found both in the Western Atlantic Ocean where is considered an invasive species and in the Indo-Pacific region and the Red Sea, its native place.
The Lionfish has a beautiful aspect covered with red, white, orange or black stripes and decorated with unique tentacles and venomous spines used only for self-defense.
Even though they are venomous, they are still being consumed as a delicacy in some countries.
When they can't find food, the Lionfish will not thing twice before resorting to cannibalism, by attacking and eating its own members of species.

Основные регионы, где он был замечен:

Sipadan Island

Celebes Sea

Sipadan Kapalai

Mabul Island

Sangat