Clearfin lionfish (Pterois radiata)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Pterois radiata
- Common name
- Clearfin lionfish
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Scorpaenidae
- Genus
- Pterois
- Size
- 15–24 cm
- Depth
- 1–30 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Venomous
- Habitats
- reef
- Behaviours
- solitary, nocturnal
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Eastern Pacific
Description
Pterois radiata reaches 24 cm. Smaller and more discreet than P. volitans. Red-brown body with fine white vertical stripes, extremely long tapered translucent pectoral rays (hence radiata), two prominent white spots on the caudal peduncle. Very painful venomous dorsal spines like all Pterois. Nocturnal, more discreet than P. volitans. Indo-Pacific only. Never touch.
Photo of Clearfin lionfish
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Clearfin lionfish?
- Clearfin lionfish (Pterois radiata) reaches 15–24 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Clearfin lionfish?
- Clearfin lionfish is found between 1–30 m deep.
- Is the Clearfin lionfish dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Venomous.
- What is the conservation status of the Clearfin lionfish?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Clearfin lionfish?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Eastern Pacific.
Other species in the genus Pterois
Other species in the family Scorpaenidae
- Scorpaena scrofa - Red scorpionfish
- Dendrochirus zebra - Zebra lionfish
- Dendrochirus brachypterus - Shortfin lionfish
- Scorpaena mystes - Pacific scorpionfish
- Scorpaena guttata - California scorpionfish
- Scorpaena porcus - Black scorpionfish
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 218084)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2334440)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia