Lionfish (Pterois volitans) hunting smaller fish on a coral reef. The lionfish is a predator,often hunting in groups. It uses its widespread fins to force prey,mostly smaller fish,into a crevice in coral or rocks,before sucking it into its mouth with a huge gulp. The spines in the fins contain a potent toxin,which deter predators and can deliver a very painful sting. The lionfish inhabits reefs in the tropical Indo-Pacific region,and in recent years has been sighted in the Caribbean,probably due to escapees from aquaria. It can reach about 38 centimetres in length. Photographed in the Egyptian Red Sea | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Douwma, Georgette |
Taille de l’image : | 5137 px × 3427 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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