Red lionfish

Pterois volitans · Sea

Striped venomous reef fish, invasive in the Atlantic and Caribbean, where removal is encouraged.

Photo: Photo by Jens Petersen, Edited by User:Olegiwit (cloned in part of fins) and Fir0002 (removed spots and noise), CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons

Facts

Best months	JFMAMJJASOND All year. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.
Typical size	20–30 cm · record about 48 cm
Diet	Small fish, shrimp
Regions	North AmericaCentral AmericaAsiaOceania

Catching tip. Venomous spines, use gloves and care; invasive in the Atlantic.

Hourly scores for the next 7 days, tuned to this species. No sign-up, no ads.

Facts are a guide; check local rules, seasons and size limits. All species · Tidebite home