Dwarf Lionfish (Pterois dwarf)
Fish in the family Scorpaenidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Dwarf Lionfish has a tan to rust-brown body with bold white and dark striping across the head and fins. It features large, fan-like pectoral and dorsal fins with venomous spines, and a relatively stocky build compared to larger lionfish species.
Diet and feeding
Marine invertebrates (polychaetes, echinoderms), small fishes (copepods, amphipods, mysis shrimp)
Difficulty and care for the Dwarf Lionfish
Moderate - Dwarf Lionfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicemia, Hole-in-the-head disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea through Southeast Asia to the Great Barrier Reef and Hawaiian Islands.
Log Dwarf Lionfish in your reef tank
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