Lionfish: The Underwater Assassin That 'Vacuums Up' Fish

The cold-blooded killers in Australia’s coastal waters are armed with jaws... harpoons... and gruesome spikes...But few are as flamboyant as the ‘Lionfish’ (Pterois). It’s named for its long flowing fins that resemble a lion’s mane. Beautiful... But deadly! The lionfish’s irregular outline helps to conceal its presence when viewed from a distance. But up close, its bright colors and bold markings serve as a vivid warning to would-be predators... Also known as ‘Devil Firefish’ and 'ZebraFish', Lionfish are armed with potent venom. Each long flowing dorsal spine is tipped with an extremely sharp point. Glands within these spines produce powerful neurotoxins. In humans, Lionfish envenomation can cause extreme pain, respiratory paralysis... And occasionally death. Their formidable toxins and vivid threat display have earned these fish healthy respect amongst the reef community... 

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