Great photo of a lionfish (sometimes called a zebra fish, scorpion fish, or stinging cod). They are originally Indo-Pacific in origin, but have become established in the Caribbean, and along the U.S. east coast probably from people letting them go from aquariums. They are a threat to Atlantic commercial fish such as snapper and grouper as they eat the young of these species. They have no natural predator in the Caribbean or Atlantic. Their striking looks make them good for aquariums and photographers.
Beautiful lion fish... they are invasive in Florida, but everytime I hear that i think it must be hard for the Fishs and Game people to say that about such a beautiful specamin.
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Great photo of a lionfish (sometimes called a zebra fish, scorpion fish, or stinging cod). They are originally Indo-Pacific in origin, but have become established in the Caribbean, and along the U.S. east coast probably from people letting them go from aquariums. They are a threat to Atlantic commercial fish such as snapper and grouper as they eat the young of these species. They have no natural predator in the Caribbean or Atlantic. Their striking looks make them good for aquariums and photographers.
ReplyDeleteWow! wiggly guy ~ nice shot!
ReplyDeleteWishing you fun in your weekend ~ ^_^
Hello, it is a beautiful fish. Great shot! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat fish is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteNice shot of the Lion fish. Nice of it to come over and pose for you :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Al, beautiful capture of the Denver fish. Have a great day. Jo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lion fish... they are invasive in Florida, but everytime I hear that i think it must be hard for the Fishs and Game people to say that about such a beautiful specamin.
ReplyDeletethis is amazing...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot. That fish is spectacular.
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