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Dwarf Lionfish (striped)

Dendrochirus brachypterus

Seabook: Dwarf Lionfish (striped)

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Max Weight

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 l... Read more in Seabook

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Colors

white
black
brown
yellow
red

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Solitary

Venomous

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Danger to human

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