roll over or click image to enlarge
|
Saltwater Fuzzy Dwarf Lion Fish (Dendrochirus brachypterus)
Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
Dendrochirus brachypterus
| COMMON NAME: |
|
Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish |
| |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
|
Dendrochirus brachypterus |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
|
~1 1/2 inches |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
|
30 gallons |
| FOOD/DIET: |
|
Carnivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
|
Moderate |
| REEF SAFE: |
|
Yes, with caution. |
| AVAILABILITY: |
|
Most always available - 99% |
- Dorsal spines are venomous.
- Also known as Short Fin Lion Fish.
- Identified by 'fuzzy' scales and has semi-circular fan-like pectoral fins.
- Come is shades of brown, red and a rare yellow and combinations of these colors.
- The fins are more colorful than the body.
|
