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Classification
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| Latin name : |
Pterois antennata (Bloch, 1787) |
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| Classification : |
Scorpaenidae ( Scorpionfishes ) |
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Poisson-scorpion ? antennes
Poisson-lion à queue tachetée
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Broadbarred firefish
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Identification
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| Main identification characters |
| Reddish to tan with many dark bars on body; median fins with scattered dark spots; tentacle above eye long and with dark bands. |
| Possible confusions |
| Very closed to Pterois radiata that you meet in Pacific Ocean. |
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Biology
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| Feed |
| Feeds on shrimps and crabs. |
| Cycle of life / Reproduction |
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| Interaction with other species |
| Venomous and capable of inflicting a painful sting. |
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Distribution
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| Habitat |
Coral |
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| Occurs in lagoon and seaward reefs. Hides in crevices under rocks and coral formations during the day and hunts at night. Solitary or in groups, under ledges and holes. |
| Geographical distribution |
| Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Marquesan and Mangareva islands, north to southern Japan, south to Queensland, Australia and Kermadec and Austral islands; throughout Micronesia. Red Sea. |
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Links
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| Websites : |
http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.cfm?genusname=Pterois&s [...]
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Bibliography
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Data sheet written by Christophe Naslain , 21/05/2003
Updates :
Christophe Naslain - 21/05/2003
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