Red Lion Fish, Pterois volitans, Scorpaenidae. A Venomous Reef Fish from the Indian and Pacific Oceans

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Red Lion Fish, Pterois volitans, Scorpaenidae. A Venomous Reef Fish from the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Introduced into tropical east Atlantic coastal waters, where it has rapidly increased in numbers. All of the spines on a lionfish are venomous, creating a danger primarily to divers and fishermen if stung. Although there have been no known fatalities caused by lionfish stings, they are reportedly extremely painful.

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Location: Indian and Pacific Oceans
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