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 saw Common Lionfish / Devil Firefish
Reece
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
MV Manta Queen 2
Trip destinations:
Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When:
Mar 2025
William
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
Blue Marlin
Trip destinations:
Richelieu Rock
When:
Feb 2025
Anna Maria
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
MV Pawara
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Feb 2025
Jessica
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
MV Sawasdee Fasai
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Dec 2024
Kara
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
Deep Andaman Queen
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Dec 2024
Paul Wyatt
Spotted in:
Egypt
Egypt
Diving from boat:
MY Red Sea Explorer
Trip destinations:
The Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone Reef
When:
Oct 2024
tomas
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
Lapat
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Richelieu Rock
When:
Jan 2024
John kelly
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
MV Pawara
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Nov 2023
Scott
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
Deep Andaman Queen
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Feb 2023
Joel Rajesh
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
Andaman
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Apr 2022
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