| Scientific Classification |
Actinopterygii |
| Scientific Name |
Red lionfish – Pterois volitans |
| Size |
18 in. |
| Weight |
1-2 lbs. |
| Special Physical Traits |
Long venomous spines |
| Life Span |
15 years |
| Habitat |
Tropical and subtropical waters |
| Diet |
Small fish, invertebrates, crustaceans |
| Social Lifestyle |
Solitary as adults, congregate as juveniles |
| Favorite Food Source |
Small fish |
| Predators |
Humans, virtually no natural predators as adults |
| Location |
Indo-Pacific, invasive in the western Atlantic |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
