Fu Manchu Lionfish (Dendrochirus biocellatus)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Note 10 References 11 Pictures 12 External links

Alternative names

Fu Manchu Lionfish, Twospot Turkeyfish, Twinspot Lionfish, Ocellated Lionfish

Synonyms

Nemapterois biocellata

Sexing

It's very difficult to sex Lionfish, and breeding in captivity has so far been unsuccessful.

Tank compatibility

Can be kept with other members of the Scorpionfish or Rockfish family. However will attempt to eat any fish smaller than itself.

Diet

Unknown

Feeding regime

Unknown

Environment Specifics

Needs a spacious tank with room to hide if necessary in and around live rock.

Behaviour

Not a highly active fish, may slowly swim around the tank, perch on rocks or hide in crevices.

Identification

Unknown

Note

The Lionfish is one of the most venomous fish on the ocean bottom floor. Lionfish have venomous dorsal spines that are used purely for defence. When threatened, the fish often faces its attacker in a head-down posture which brings its spines to bear. However, a Lionfish's sting is usually not fatal to humans. If a human is envenomed, that person will experience extreme pain, and possibly headaches, vomiting, and breathing difficulties. A common treatment is soaking the afflicted area in hot water, as very few hospitals carry specific treatments. (Erickson.)However, immediate emergency medical treatment is still advised, as some people are more susceptible to the venom than others.^[1]

References

1. ↑ Aldred B, Erickson T, Lipscomb J (November 1996). "Lionfish envenomations in an urban wilderness". Wilderness Environ Med 7 (4): 291–6. PMID 11990126.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Fresh Marine
• Pet Education