Volitans Lionfish
Description
of the Volitans Lionfish
The Volitans Lionfish is an extremely popular and beautiful
marine aquarium fish due to its coloring and long feather like
fins. It is also known as the Common Lionfish, Butterfly Cod,
Red Lionfish, Red Firefish and Turkeyfish. They have venomous
spines used for defence but can cause headaches, vomiting and
breathing problems to humans.
Profile of
the Volitans Lionfish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Volitans Lionfish species.
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Size: Up to 35cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 8.2-8.4 Temp 22-28 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Ghost Shrimp, Krill, Fresh Seafood
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Temperament:
Will eat smaller fish and shrimps!
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Behaviour: Not
an active fish, swims slowly around the tank
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Range:
Indo-Pacific Ocean
Scientific
Classification of the Volitans Lionfish
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Volitans Lionfish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Volitans Lionfish slimy?
Volitans Lionfish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Volitans Lionfish to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Volitans Lionfish have gills?
Gills enable the Volitans Lionfish to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Volitans Lionfish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Volitans Lionfish
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Volitans Lionfish
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Volitans Lionfish
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Volitans Lionfish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Volitans Lionfish
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