The life span is 10 - 18 years. Lionfish lives in tropical reefs and rocky crevices. It has a scales skin type. The diet is carnivore. Lionfish (pterois volitans) is usually 30cm - 35cm (12in - 14in).
Facts about lionfishs
Name | Lionfish |
Predators | Eels, frogfish, scorpion fish |
Common Name | Lionfish |
Distinctive Features | Striped body markings with long spines |
Diet | Carnivore |
Life Span | 10 - 18 years |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Size (L) | 30cm - 35cm (12in - 14in) |
Order | Scorpaeniformes |
Colour | Red, white, black, brown, orange |
Family | Scorpaenidae |
Genus | Pterois |
Origin | Pacific ocean |
Class | Actinopterygii |
Scientific Name | Pterois volitans |
Water Type | Salt |
Habitat | Tropical reefs and rocky crevices |
Skin Type | Scales |
Main Prey | Fish, shrimp, crabs |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Optimum pH Level | 8.1 - 8.4 |
Average Clutch Size | 8,000 |