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Pterois lunulata Temminck & Schlegel, 1843 — Overview

Dragon's Beard Fish learn more about names for this taxon

Species recognized by FishBase and R Froese & D Pauly (eds) in Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: Annual Checklist 2009  •  Remove classification filter

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Least Concern (LC)

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On rocky substrates in subtropical waters. Usually found on open substrates with remote outcrops of reef or soft-bottom substrates at moderate depths (Ref. 48635). Feeds on fish and crustaceans. Spines are venomous.

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