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Definitions for Lionfish
ˈlaɪ ənˌfɪʃli·on·fish

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  1. lionfishnoun

    brightly striped fish of the tropical Pacific having elongated spiny fins

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  1. lionfishnoun

    Any of the venomous fish of the Pterois or Scorpaenidae family, notable for their long and separated spines

Wikipedia

  1. lionfish

    Pterois is a genus of venomous marine fish, commonly known as lionfish, native to the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by conspicuous warning coloration with red or black bands, and ostentatious fins with venomous spines. Pterois radiata, Pterois volitans, and Pterois miles are the most commonly studied species in the genus. Pterois species are popular aquarium fish. P. volitans and P. miles are recent and significant invasive species in the west Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Mediterranean Sea.

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  1. lionfish

    A lionfish is a venomous marine fish known for its vibrant colors and bold, fan-like pectoral fins. It belongs to the family Scorpaenidae, and its species are predominantly native to the Indo-Pacific region. Lionfishes are known for their poisonous spines that pose a significant threat to predators and humans. They have become an invasive species in the North Atlantic Ocean, presenting significant threats to local marine ecosystems as they have few natural predators in these waters.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Lionfish in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Lionfish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Lionfish in a Sentence

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    Its actually hard to describe how a lionfish eats because they do it in a split second.

  2. Kristen Dahl:

    The derbies are a good opportunity to educate people about the lionfish and about the danger of releasing aquarium fish into the wild.

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