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Created 4/14/2020

Family Scorpaenidae

INDO-WEST PACIFIC

Dendrochirus brachypterus

 


Vava'u, Tonga, 8 feet

SHORTFIN LIONFISH

Uncommon on weedy reefs in shallow water.  Attains 6.5 inches.  India to Japan and Tonga.