Lionfish Collection (page 3)

A shortfin lionfish stares into the camera lens
A shortfin lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) stares into the camera lens in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

A lionfish swims along the edge of a mangrove
A lionfish (Pterois volitans) swims along the edge of a mangrove in the Solomon Islands. This part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

Lionfish foraging amongst corals and reef fish, Papua New Guinea
Lionfish (Pterois volitans) amongst corals and reef fish, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Indonesian Lionfish on a wreck site off the coast of North Carolina
Indonesian Lionfish, an invasive species in Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean, seen here on a wreck site off the coast of North Carolina

Face shot of a red lionfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Face shot of a red lionfish (Pterois volitans), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Close-up of view of a lionfish, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
Close-up of view of a lionfish (Pterois volitans), Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of lionfish, Indonesia

Lionfish, Indonesia

A lionfish displays its venomous spines
A lionfish (Pterois volitans) displays its venomous spines in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Juvenille lionfish hides in an inshore Fijian weed bed
Juvenille lionfish hides in the shallows of an inshore Fijian weed bed

A lionfish swims on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A lionfish (Pterois volitans) swims on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

Lionfish displays its poisonous spines, Fiji

The eyes of a shortfin lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) refract light into a rainbow of color. This venomous species is prevalent throughout the Coral Triangle

A Spotfin Lionfish flares its dorsel spines and fins, Papua New Guinea
A Spotfin Lionfish flares its dorsel spines and fins to display threat while laying on a colorful reef at night in the warm clear waters of Papua New Guinea

Common lionfish resting amongst coral, Solomon Islands
Common lionfish (Pterois volitans) resting amongst coral, Solomon Islands

Facial view of a lionfish showing its spines, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish on wreck in North Carolina

Scuba diver nets invasive Indo-Pacific lionfish off the coast of North Carolina

Common lionfish, full body view, Solomon Islands
Common lionfish (Pterois volitans), full body view, Solomon Islands

A Kodipungi lionfish near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia
A Kodipungi lionfish (Pterois kodipungi) swims over the seafloor near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This species is only found in Indonesia

Lionfish, Fiji

Close-up view of a lionfish. Gorontalo, Indonesia
Close-up view of a lionfish (Pterois volitans), Gorontalo, Indonesia

A shortfin lionfish lays on the seafloor waiting for prey
A shortfin lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) lays on the seafloor waiting for prey to swim near in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle

Common lionfish with diver in background, Solomon Islands
Common lionfish (Pterois volitans) with diver and torch in background, Solomon Islands

Head detail of a red dwarf lionfish with green eye, North Sulawesi
Head detail of a red dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) with green eye, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bright yellow and red pectoral fin of a dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Diver spears an invasive Indo-Pacific Lionfish in the Caribbean Sea

A red lionfish resting on a coral reef unthreatened
A red lionfish resting on a coral reef apparently not threatened due to the fins not displayed. A large barrel sponge forms the backdrop in the clear warm waters of Papua New Guinea

Close-up view of a lionfish, Curacao

A lionfish swims beneath a pier off the coast of Belize. Lionfish are an introduced species to the Caribbean Sea and have no natural predators

Reefscape with school of striped grunts, Nassau, The Bahamas

A diver looks on at a lionfish hovering above staghorn coral, Indonesia
A diver looks on at a lionfish (Pterois volitans) hovering above staghorn coral, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Angelfish try to swim out of the reach of a Plesiosaurus dinosaur
An unlucky Redfin Angelfish tries to swim out of the reach of a Plesiosaurus dinosaur in the Jurassic Age

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Shortfin Lionfish with colorful fins during night dive Date:

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Common Lionfish with soft corals Yellow Wall of Texas dive site, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, south Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Common Lionfish

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Common Lionfish against sun Yellow Wall of Texas dive site, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, south Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Common Lionfish

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Shortfin Lionfish displaying spines TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Shortfin Lionfish

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Juvenile Common Lionfish Kareko Point dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Juvenile Common Lionfish

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Twinspot Lionfish on night dive IMAX dive site, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores islands, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Twinspot Lionfish

Shortfin Lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) adult, close-up of head, Pantai Parigi, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

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

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Common Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Date:

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Common Lionfish - and Scalefin Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) (Pterois volitan) Date:

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

Twinspot Lionfish (Dendrochirus biocellatus) adult, resting, Tatawa Besar Island, near Komodo Island, Komodo N. P
Twinspot Lionfish (Dendrochirus biocellatus) adult, resting, Tatawa Besar Island, near Komodo Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Lion Fish looking up at Catfish around jetty

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The lionfish, a mesmerizing creature found amongst Tubastrea Coral and Sea Fan in Indonesia, is a sight to behold. With its vibrant red coloration, the Red Lionfish flares its deadly spines as a warning to potential predators. Also known as Pterois volitans or Scorpaena volitans, this species is commonly referred to as the Devil Firefish. In Port Elisabeth, South Africa, visitors can witness the captivating display at the Delphinarium. These night predators are truly fascinating but also pose a threat due to their invasive nature. They have taken over and are wiping out native species wherever they go. One can find these majestic creatures patrolling the edge of Suzie's Bommie near Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea. This healthy reef and popular dive site accessible from Lololata Island Resort showcase the beauty amidst colorful coral formations. Swimming gracefully under coral ledges in Palau, the Red Lionfish showcases its elegance against a backdrop of stunning marine life. A close-up portrait reveals intricate details of female Lionfish during late afternoon hours when they are most active. Caribbean waters have unfortunately been invaded by this species too. The Caribbean coast now faces an influx of invasive Lionfish that disrupts local ecosystems. East End has become home to these unwelcome guests who threaten biodiversity. Young they are be seen swimming near the surface at dusk while hunting silversides for their next meal. Their presence serves as a reminder of how delicate our ecosystems truly are.