Pterois sphex
Pterois sphex, the Hawaiian turkeyfish or Hawaiian lionfish is a scorpaenid fish[3] 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.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Scorpaeniformes |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae |
| Genus: | Pterois |
| Species: | P. sphex |
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Description
This fish has 13 dorsal spines and about 50–55 vertical scale rows (ctenoid scales).[2] 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.[4]
References
- Motomura, H. & Matsuura, K. 2016. Pterois sphex . The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T69800019A69801037. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T69800019A69801037.en. Downloaded on 14 December 2019.
- Fishbase.org
- Lionfishhunters.org
- Eol.org
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