Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Zebra Lionfish
The Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) is also known as the Zebra Turkeyfish in some areas. It is a relatively small species of lionfish that occurs from the Red Sea to north-eastern Australia. As a member of the Scorpionfish family, it has venomous spines to protect it from predators.
Zebra Lionfish
Credit: Emmy Ahlen
Zebra Lionfish
Credit: Alexander Kiermayer
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Zebra Lionfish Dendrochirus zebra
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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: | Dendrochirus (Lionfish) |
| Species: | Dendrochirus zebra |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 20 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Zebra Lionfish
Brian
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Dolphin Queen
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Feb 2024
Kira
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: MV Pawara
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When: Jan 2024
Anne
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: The Junk
Trip destinations: Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When: Apr 2023
MIKE F
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand Diving from boat: Andaman
Trip destinations: Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Surin
When: May 2022
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