Pterois sphex
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Scorpaeniformes |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae |
| Genus: | Pterois |
| Species: | P. sphex
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Pterois sphex, the Hawaiian turkeyfish or Hawaiian lionfish is a scorpaenid fish[3] found in the eastern Central Pacific, specifically in marine waters off of Hawaii. It is found in seaward reefs and lagoons at depths from 3 – 122 m.[2]
Description[]
This fish has 13 dorsal spines and about 50–55 vertical scale rows (ctenoid scales).[2] It reaches a maximum length of 22 cm.
Behavior and diet[]
The Hawaiian turkeyfish is a nocturnal feeder, preying on crustaceans. It hides in caves during the day.[4]
References[]
- ^ Motomura, H.; Matsuura, K. (2016). "Pterois sphex". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T69800019A69801037. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T69800019A69801037.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ a b c Fishbase.org
- ^ Lionfishhunters.org
- ^ Eol.org
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Categories:
- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Pterois
- Fish of Hawaii
- Taxa named by David Starr Jordan
- Taxa named by Barton Warren Evermann
- Fish described in 1903
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