Gurnard Lionfish

Parapterois heterura

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Max Weight

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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

Locations

Bali Papua New Guinea Taiwan South Korea Malaysia East +11 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

red

Habitat and Environment

Mud and Sand

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Edible

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Venomous

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Danger to human

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