Plaintail Turkeyfish
Pterois russelii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–60 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A lionfish of muddy bottoms and reefs from sheltered shallow estuaries out to quiet deep offshore reefs, it spreads long, fanned fins lined with venomous spines. Usually solitary, it reaches about 30 centimetres and can deliver a painful sting.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Scorpaenidae › Pterois
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218082.
FAQ
- How deep does the Plaintail Turkeyfish live?
- The Plaintail Turkeyfish (Pterois russelii) is typically found at 15–60 m.
- Is the Plaintail Turkeyfish dangerous to divers?
- The Plaintail Turkeyfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Plaintail Turkeyfish get?
- The Plaintail Turkeyfish grows to about 30 cm.