Pterois antennata (Bloch, 1787)

Broadbarred firefish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Scorpaeniformes \| Scorpaenidae \| Pteroinae
Synonyms	Scorpaena antennata, Pseudomonopterus antennatus, Pteropterus antennata, ... more
Common names	Spotfin lionfish, Spotfish lion fish, Rough-scaled firefish, ... more

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Main reference

Eschmeyer, W.N. 1986. (Ref. 4313)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4313)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 50 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 42°N - 40°S

Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Marquesan and Mangaréva islands, north to southern Japan, south to Queensland, Australia and Kermadec (Ref. 8879) and Austral islands.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6. Reddish to tan with many dark bars on body; median fins with scattered dark spots; tentacle above eye long and with dark bands (Ref. 4313). Adults with bluish black blotches near the base of the pectoral fins (Ref. 48635)

Occurs in lagoon and seaward reefs. Hides in crevices under rocks and coral formations during the day and hunts at night. Typically with head towards the safety of their hide-out or narrow passage (Ref. 48635). Feeds on shrimps and crabs. Venomous and capable of inflicting a painful sting. Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874. Solitary or in groups, under ledges and holes (Ref. 37816).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Venomous (Ref. 4690)

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (36 of 100)	High

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Modified by Casal, Christine Marie V.

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