• Name:

    Antennata Lionfish

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  • Family: Scorpaenidae
  • Species: Lionfish
  • Scientific Name: Pterois antennata
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Also Know As:

| Raggedfinned Firefish

| Spotfin Lionfish

General info about Antennata Lionfish

The Antennata Lionfish has red, white, and black vertical stripes along the body. Its most striking feature is its large, fan-like pectoral fins and tall, quill-like dorsal fins, lacking connective tissue, giving them a spiny look. A medium aquarium with numerous hiding places is suitable. It will hide while acclimating to its new environment and should be provided with a good supply of ghost shrimp.

Antennata Lionfish are Venomous

The dorsal, pelvic and anal fins spines are venomous, similar to a bee sting, only stronger
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Antennata Lionfish Lionfish Scorpaenidae Pterois antennata The Antennata Lionfish has red, white, and black vertical stripes along the body. Its most striking feature is its large, fan-like pectoral fins and tall, quill-like dorsal fins, lacking connective tissue, giving them a spiny look. A medium aquarium with numerous hiding places is suitable. It will hide while acclimating to its new environment and should be provided with a good supply of ghost shrimp. PalaciosAn

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