Image: Cycloid scales of a Common Lionfish

Cycloid scales of a Common Lionfish from the Australian Museum Fish Collection (AMS I.40868-012).
 

Photographer:

Mark McGrouther

Rights:

© Australian Museum

Common name:

Common Lionifish

Scientific name:

Pterois volitans

Family:

Scorpaenidae

Order:

Scorpaeniformes

Last Updated: 28 March 2013

Tags fishes, ichthyology, Common Lionfish, Pterois volitans, cycloid, scales, scorpaenidae,