Scientific Name
Pterois lunulata  
Pronounce  
 Pterois lunulata環紋簑鮋
by: Po-Feng Lee
Author Temminck & Schlegel, 1843 Depth - M
Chinese 環紋簑鮋 Poisonous Fish Yes 
Family_Chinese 鮋科 Economic Fish No 
Family F304　Scorpaenidae Edible Fish No  Chinese In Mainland China 環紋簑鮋 
Max Length 20 cm  Aquarium Fish No  Common Name 龍鬚簑鮋、獅子魚、長獅、魔鬼、國公、石狗敢、虎魚、雞公、紅虎、火烘、石頭魚 
Distribution in World India Ocean to Pacific Ocean   Distribution in Taiwan West、South、North、ShaoLiuChew、Nan Sa IS. 
Habitats   Holotype Locality Nagasaki Bay, Japan 
Synonyms  
Reference 臺灣魚類誌(沈等, 1993)  沈世傑 編 Shih-Chieh Shen ed. 1993 
Specimen List ASIZP0800275. ASIZP0800276. ASIZP0800277. ASIZP0800278. ASIZP0900246. ASIZP0900261. ASIZP0910275. ASIZP0910276. ASIZP0910277. ASIZP0910278. FRIP00926. FRIP03131. FRIP20415. NMMBP04213. NMMBP04240. NMMBP04241. NMMBP04246. NTMP0650. NTUM01421. NTUM03314. NTUM03458. NTUM03459. NTUM03460. NTUM03461. NTUM03462. NTUM03463. NTUM03464. SU49445. USNM00200266. ZMH19451.  
Barcode2008-03-25,Kui-Ching Hsu,CO1,100% 2011-07-30,柯慧玲,CO1,100% 2011-07-30,柯慧玲,CO1,100% 2011-07-30,柯慧玲,CO1,100%
Common Name Luna lion fish 
Redlist Status NL Not in IUCN Redlist     
Characteristic Dorsal fin with XII spines and 11 soft rays; anal fin with III spines and 7 soft rays; pectoral fin with 12-14 soft rays; lateral line pole 29.This species maybe confused with P. russellii. Median fish are almost clear, but become spotted in large adults. It is best identified by the pale-centered scales on the principal dark bands on the body forming a net-like pattern and V-like markings across the pectoral fin rays.
habitats Inhabits on rocky substrates in subtropical waters. Usually found on open substrates with remote outcrops of reef or soft-bottom substrates at moderate depths. Feeds on fish and crustaceans. Spines are venomous. 
Distribution On rocky substrates in subtropical waters. Usually found on open substrates with remote outcrops of reef or soft-bottom substrates at moderate depths. Feeds on fish and crustaceans. Spines are venomous. 
Utility Not commercial food species, edible, common aquarium species.