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Gurnard Lionfish

Parapterois heterura

Seabook: Gurnard Lionfish

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Max Depth

300 m

Description

Parapterois heterura  is a species of scorpionfish widely distributed on the southeastern coast of Africa as well as off Japan and in Indonesia where it is usually found in sheltered coastal bays with a soft bottom, such as fine sand or mud. It is found in depths ranging from 40 to 300 metres (130 to 980 ft... Read more in Seabook

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Colors

white
black
brown
red

Habitat and Environment

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Venomous

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Danger to human

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