South Florida Reefs

Red Lionfish

Location: Dumaguete, Philippines

Scientific Name: Pterois volitans

Also known as: Common Lionfish

Category: Lionfishes

Size: 7 to 15 in. (18 to 38 cm)

Depth: 40-150 ft. (12-45 m)

Distribution: Eastern Indo-Pacific, Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean, Australia, French Polynesia