Hawaiian Turkeyfish
Pteropterus sphex
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–122 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A Hawaiian lionfish that fans out long, banded fins and shelters under ledges and in caves by day. It hunts crustaceans after dark, and the venom in those fin spines makes it a fish to admire rather than touch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Pteropterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1877680.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Turkeyfish live?
- The Hawaiian Turkeyfish (Pteropterus sphex) is typically found at 3–122 m.
- Is the Hawaiian Turkeyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Hawaiian Turkeyfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Hawaiian Turkeyfish get?
- The Hawaiian Turkeyfish grows to about 22 cm.