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.
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Zebra Lionfish
Dendrochirus zebra
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| 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
Bkw
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
MV Manta Queen 8
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When:
Mar 2025
MarkusM
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
Similan Quest
Trip destinations:
Koh Bon, Similan Islands
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
Jack and Emily
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
MV Manta Queen 1
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When:
Nov 2024
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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