Clearfin Lionfish
Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata) is also known commonly as the Tailbar Lionfish, Radiata Lionfish, Radial Firefish and Fireworks Fish. It occurs across the Indo-Pacific region but is smaller than and less-often seen than its cousins, which have markings on their spines, unlike this species.
A pair of Clearfin Lionfish on a night dive at Thailand's Similan Islands
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
A pair of Clearfin Lionfish on a night dive at Thailand's Similan Islands
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
Fireworks Fish
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
Clearfin Lionfish
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
Clearfin Lionfish at Thailand's Similan Islands
Credit: Sven Peeters
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Clearfin Lionfish Pterois radiata
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: |
Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Actinopterygii
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| Order: | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfish & Lionfish) |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpaenidae) |
| Genus: | Pterois (Lionfish) |
| Species: | Pterois radiata |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 20 centimetres |
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