Twinspot Lionfish

Dendrochirus biocellatus

Two, occasionally also three conspicuous eye spots at the back in the dorsal fin. Inner side of the pectoral fins with three dark, concentric bands.

Size : 10 cm

Habitat : Inhabits coral-rich reefs with clear water, 1-40 m. Shy. Keeps hidden in caves and below overhangs during the day. Can usually only be observed on tis nocturnal hunt.

Distribution : Mauritius to NW Australia, SW Japan, Micronesia and Society Islands.

Classification

KINGDOM

:

Animalia

PHYLUM

:

Chordata

CLASS

:

Actinopterygii

ORDER

:

Perciformes

FAMILY

:

Scorpaenidae

GENUS

:

Dendrochirus

SPECIES

:

Dendrochirus biocellatus

Other Information

Population Status

Least Concern (LC)

PHOTO COLLECTION

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Reference

  1. inaturalist.org
  2. Reef Fishes of the Indo-Pacific. Book by Matthias Bergbauer and Manuela Kirschner