Pterois sphex
Pterois sphex | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Scorpaeniformes |
Family: | Scorpaenidae |
Genus: | Pterois |
Species: | P. sphex |
Binomial name | |
Pterois sphex | |
Pterois sphex, the Hawaiian turkeyfish or Hawaiian lionfish is a scorpaenid fish[2] found in the eastern Central Pacific, specifically in marine waters off of Hawaii. It is found in seaward reefs and lagoons at depths from 3 – 122 m.[1]
Description
This fish has 13 dorsal spines and about 50–55 vertical scale rows (ctenoid scales).[1] It reaches a maximum length of 22 cm.
Behavior and diet
The Hawaiian turkeyfish is a nocturnal feeder, preying on crustaceans. It hides in caves during the day.[3]
References
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