Pterois volitans

Lionfish

30-45 cm
10-18 ans
Préoccupation mineure (invasif dans l'Atlantique)
À propos

Lionfish

The lionfish is one of the most beautiful and dangerous invasive species in the Caribbean. Native to the Indo-Pacific, these striking fish have established themselves throughout the Caribbean and western Atlantic since the 1990s, causing significant damage to native reef ecosystems due to their voracious appetite and lack of natural predators.

Taille

30-45 cm

Poids

0.5-1.5 kg

Durée de vie

10-18 ans

Statut

Préoccupation mineure (invasif dans l'Atlantique)

Où les trouver

Meilleurs sites de plongée

BahamasÎles CaïmansBelizeHonduras (roatán)Mer Rouge, ÉgyptePhilippinesIndonésieThaïlandeMaldivesToutes les Caraïbes

Conseils de plongée

Lionfish are beautiful but venomous—never touch their spines. If you see one in the Caribbean, many dive operators encourage culling to protect native species. Watch for them hiding under ledges and in crevices.

Meilleure saison

Year-round, especially prolific in the Caribbean

Habitat

Coral reefs, rocky substrates, mangroves, and artificial structures in tropical waters

Régime alimentaire

Small fish, shrimp, and crabs—consuming huge quantities of native reef fish
Le saviez-vous ?

Faits amusants

1

A single lionfish can reduce native reef fish populations by 79%

2

Females can release up to 2 million eggs per year

3

Their venom causes extreme pain but is rarely fatal to humans

4

Many restaurants in the Caribbean now serve lionfish to help control populations

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