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Shortfin turkeyfish

Shortfin turkeyfish
(Dendrochirus brachypterus)

The Shortfin Dwarf Lionfish has fan-shaped, banded pectoral fins that lack the filaments of other lions. They vary in color from brown and white ot rare variants of red or brigh yellow. Shortfin Dwarf Lionfish need plenty of hiding places to feel...  Read more >

Frillfin turkeyfish

Frillfin turkeyfish
(Pterois mombasae)

Mombasa Lionfish have a reddish-brown colored stripes running vertically along the body and large, fan-like pectoral fins. The dorsal fin has rigid, venomous dorsal spines. Lionfish have large mouths and will eat any fish or invert they can...  Read more >

False stonefish

False stonefish
(Scorpaenopsis diabolus)

The Devil Scorpionfish has a large hump on its back. Its overall coloration is mottled white, grey, or brown to match the substrate or rock. The inner sides of the pectoral fins are brightly colored orange, yellow, and black. Scorpionfish have...  Read more >

Leaf scorpionfish

Leaf scorpionfish
(Taenianotus triacanthus)

The Leaf Scorpionfish is highly variable in color though most are shades of brown, white, or maroon. Yet other specimens may exhibit yellow, orange or bright red. The Leaffish has a thin body with a high, prominent dorsal fin, and frilly...  Read more >