Common Lionfish Collection

Invasive Lionfish (Pterois volitans) which have taken over and are wiping out native fish in the Atlantic ocean. The highest densities are in the northern gulf of Mexico. Destin, Florida, USA

Red lionfish (Pterois volitans) swimming under a coral ledge, Palau

Close up portrait of female Lionfish (Pterois volitans) in the late afternoon, when Lionfish are more active. The Alternatives, Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Lionfish (Pterois volitans) portrait, invasive species in the Caribbean. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

RF - Young lionfish (Pterois volitans) swimming near surface hunting silversides, at dusk. Beacon Rock, Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Lionfish (Pterois volitans) patrolling the edge of Suzie's Bommie, a healthy reef and popular dive site accessible from Lololata Island Resort near Port Moresby, Coral Sea, Papua New Guinea

Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Indonesia

Female Lionfish (Pterois volitans) on coral reef. Jackfish Alley, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Lionfish, Pterois volitans, Philippines
A trio of Lionfish (Pterois volitans) hunt above a reef in the Philippines; Philippines

Lionfish, Philippines
Two Lionfish (Pterois volitans) search over hard coral for a meal at the edge of a drop off; Philippines

Common lionfish (Pterois volitans) at night near the dock of the Komodo Island Diving Resort, Sebayur Island, Komodo Island National Park, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Common lionfish (Pterois miles) from below, back-lit by the sun, Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Common lionfish (Pterois miles), front view, Naama Bay, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sharm El Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Portrait of common lionfis
A portrait of a common lionfish, Pterois volitans. Photographed at Masi Raja, Pinnacles, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Scorpionfish (common lionfish) (Pterois miles), Southern Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Asia

Red lionfish (Pterois volitans). Lionfish are highly venomous. Their long dorsal spines are laced with a dangerous toxin and are normally used for defence. Photographed in the Red Sea

Common lionfish. The common lionfish (Pterois miles) is a highly venomous predatory marine fish. Its long dorsal spines are laced with a dangerous toxin and are normally used for defence

Radial lionfish. The radial lionfish (Pterois radiata) is a highly venomous predatory marine fish. Its long dorsal spines are laced with a dangerous toxin and are normally used for defence

Radial lionfish on a reef. The radial lionfish (Pterois radiata) is a highly venomous predatory marine fish. Its long dorsal spines are laced with a dangerous toxin and are normally used for defence

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The invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans) has become a formidable threat to native marine life, as it continues to dominate and wipe out local species. Found patrolling the edge of Suzie's Bommie, a once thriving reef near Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea's Coral Sea, these lionfish have disrupted the delicate balance of this popular dive site accessible from Lololata Island Resort. In Palau, a red lionfish can be seen gracefully swimming under a coral ledge, showcasing its vibrant colors amidst the diverse underwater ecosystem. A close-up portrait captures the beauty of a female lionfish during late afternoon hours when their striking features are accentuated by the fading sunlight. This captivating image serves as a reminder that even though they possess an undeniable allure, these creatures pose serious threats to their surroundings. In Caribbean waters at East End, another portrait highlights the presence of invasive lionfish. These unwelcome guests have rapidly multiplied and now dominate local habitats with their predatory nature. Young lionfish can also be observed near the water surface at dusk as they hunt silversides - an ominous sight that further emphasizes their impact on native fish populations. Indonesia is no exception to this invasion; here too, Lionfish (Pterois volitans) thrive among coral reefs. Jackfish Alley provides shelter for female Lionfish while nearby Philippine waters also witness encounters with this common species. Under cover of darkness near Komodo Island Diving Resort in Southeast Asia's Indonesia lies yet another habitat affected by these invaders. The dock area becomes home to common lionfish at nightfall - an unsettling scene highlighting how far-reaching their influence has become. As we marvel at their beauty and gracefulness underwater, let us not forget that action must be taken to control and mitigate the damage caused by these invasive creatures before more ecosystems fall victim to their dominance.