Broadbarred Firefish (species: Pterois antennata) in Cook Islands (Gaia Guide)
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Pterois antennata
Broadbarred Firefish


©Lyle Vail: Spotfin Lionfish at Lizard Island

©Bernard Dupont: Broadbarred Firefish (Pterois antennata)

©Charlie: Broadbarred Firefish (Pterois antennata)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Scorpaeniformes
Family Scorpaenidae
Genus Pterois
Species Pterois antennata

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Distinguishing features

The dorsal and pectoral fins have distinctive blue spots on them.

Size

  • Up to 20 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 2 m to 50 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Occurs in lagoon and seaward reefs. Hides in crevices under rocks and coral formations during the day and hunts at night. Typically seens with their head towards the safety of their hide-out or narrow passage (FishBase).

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Danger

  • significant discomfort - The fin spines have a venom that can cause severe pain.