Zebra Turkeyfish
Dendrochirus zebra
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–115 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Banded like its name suggests, the zebra turkeyfish fans out broad pectoral fins over coral and rubble bottoms while its spines carry venom glands that deliver a painful sting. It usually keeps to shallow reefs, sometimes gathering in small groups.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Dendrochirus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218053.
FAQ
- How deep does the Zebra Turkeyfish live?
- The Zebra Turkeyfish (Dendrochirus zebra) is typically found at 0–115 m.
- Is the Zebra Turkeyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Zebra Turkeyfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Zebra Turkeyfish get?
- The Zebra Turkeyfish grows to about 25 cm.