Common Lionfish / Devil Firefish
The Common Lionfish / Devil Firefish (Pterois miles) occurs across the Indo-Pacific region and is a member of the Scorpionfish family Scorpaenidae. They have venomous spines to use as defence against potential predators.
Common Lionfish / Devil Firefish at Boonsong Wreck, Thailand
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
Common Lionfish / Devil Firefish at Similans, Thailand
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
Common Lionfish / Devil Firefish at Similans, Thailand
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
Common Lionfish / Devil Firefish at Similans, Thailand
Credit: Sven Peeters
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Common Lionfish / Devil Firefish
Pterois miles
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfish & Lionfish) |
| Family: | Scorpaenidae (Scorpaenidae) |
| Genus: | Pterois (Lionfish) |
| Species: | Pterois miles |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 30 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles divers who recently spotted Common Lionfish / Devil Firefish
(14) - No Troubles Just Bubbles divers have spotted Common Lionfish / Devil Firefish on a liveaboard trip - showing the 8 most recent
Ventan
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
Similan Quest
Destinations:
Koh Bon, Similan Islands
When:
Mar 2026
Jannike
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Manta Queen 7
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When:
Mar 2026
Susanne
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Koon9
Destinations:
Richelieu Rock, Surin Islands, Richelieu Rock
When:
Nov 2025
Gerrit Boom
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Bavaria
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Surin Islands
When:
Nov 2025
Reece
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Manta Queen 2
Destinations:
Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When:
Mar 2025
Anna Maria
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Pawara
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Feb 2025
Jessica
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Liveaboard:
MV Sawasdee Fasai
Destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Dec 2024
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