Broadbarred firefish

Facts

Scientific name:

Pterois antennata

Biology:

Occurs in lagoon and seaward reefs. Hides in crevices under rocks and coral formations during the day and hunts at night. Typically with head towards the safety of their hide-out or narrow passage . Feeds on shrimps and crabs. Venomous and capable of inflicting a painful sting. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874. Solitary or in groups, under ledges and holes .

IUCN Red List Status:

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans:

Venomous

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http://eol.org/data_objects/21016304

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Chmehl

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterois#mediaviewer/File:MC_Rotfeuerfisch.jpg

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Author:

Nhobgood Nick Hobgood

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http://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitxer:Pterois_antennata_(Ragged-finned_Firefish).jpg

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Author:

John E. Randall

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 6. Reddish to tan with many dark bars on body; median fins with scattered dark spots; tentacle above eye long and with dark bands . Adults with bluish black blotches near the base of the pectoral fins

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed;