Tropical Reefs

Shortfin Lionfish

Dendrochirus brachypterus

Location: Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Scientific Name: Dendrochirus brachypterus

Also known as: Shortfin Turkeyfish

Category: Lionfishes

Size: Up to 7 in. (18 cm)

Depth: 6-100 ft. (2-30 m)

Distribution: Indo-West Pacific, Red Sea, Australia