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词条 Pterois sphex
释义

  1. Description

  2. Behavior and diet

  3. References

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| image = FMIB 42560 Pterois sphex Jordan & Evermann; from the type 2.jpeg
| taxon = Pterois sphex
| authority = D. S. Jordan & Evermann, 1903[1]
}}Pterois sphex, the Hawaiian turkeyfish or Hawaiian lionfish is a scorpaenid fish[2]

found in the eastern Central Pacific, specifically in marine waters off of Hawaii. It is found in seaward reefs and lagoons at depths from 3 – 122 m.[1]

Description

This fish has 13 dorsal spines and about 50–55 vertical scale rows (ctenoid scales).[1] It reaches a maximum length of 22 cm.

Behavior and diet

The Hawaiian turkeyfish is a nocturnal feeder, preying on crustaceans. It hides in caves during the day.[3]

References

1. ^Fishbase.org
2. ^Lionfishhunters.org
3. ^Eol.org
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3 : Pterois|Fish of Hawaii|Fish described in 1903

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