Dendrochirus biocellatus

Scorpion fishes and others

Twospot turkeyfish
Pfauenaugen-Zwergfeuerfisch
Poisson-lion ocellé
Pez león ocelado
Pesce leone quattrocchi

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 1 and 40 Meters.
Rare species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 13 cm
Maximum age known : 15 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes -

Relationship with humans

The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.