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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Actinopterygii |
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| Order | : | Scorpaeniformes |
| Family | : | Scorpaenidae |
| Genus | : | Pterois |
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| Common Name | : | Lionfish |
| Scientific Name | : | Pterois volitans |
| Origin | : | Pacific Ocean |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Size (L) | : | 30cm - 35cm (12in - 14in) |
| Water Type | : | Salt |
| Optimum pH Level | : | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Life Span | : | 10 - 18 years |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Colour | : | Red, White, Black, Brown, Orange |
| Skin Type | : | Scales |
| Favourite Food | : | Fish |
| Habitat | : | Tropical reefs and rocky crevices |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 8000 |
| Main Prey | : | Fish, Shrimp, Crabs |
| Predators | : | Eels, Frogfish, Scorpion Fish |
| Distinctive Features | : | Striped body markings with long spines |