Dwarf Lionfish

Dendrochirus brachypterus

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

80 m

Description

Dendrochirus brachypterus is a species of marine fish in the family Scorpaenidae. Other names: Shortfin Turkeyfish, Shortfin Firefish or Shortfin Lionfish. Description The Dwarf Lionfish has large pectoral fins with distinct spotted bands. There is usually a short tentacle above the eye and variably developed lea... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Vietnam Seychelles Cambodia +66 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

yellow

orange

red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Edible

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Venomous

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Danger to human

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