Devil Firefish
Pterois miles
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–85 m
- Max size: 43 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Long, banded venomous spines fan out from this lionfish, which hunts in muddy coastal habitats down to around eighty five metres. The devil firefish spreads its feathery fins to corner small prey, and a sting from its spines can be severe enough to kill a person.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Pterois
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218077.
FAQ
- How deep does the Devil Firefish live?
- The Devil Firefish (Pterois miles) is typically found at 0–85 m.
- Is the Devil Firefish dangerous to divers?
- The Devil Firefish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Devil Firefish get?
- The Devil Firefish grows to about 43 cm.