Pterois volitans (Red Lionfish)

Pterois volitans—the red lionfish—is a scorpionfish (family Scorpaenidae) native to theIndo‑West Pacific. It is famous for its fan‑like pectorals and venomous dorsal/anal/pelvic spines.In the western Atlantic–Caribbean–Gulf of Mexico it is a well‑documented invasive species that depresses...