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Generally uncommon species that inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs. Prefers rocky reefs and seems to avoid stony corals. Feeds exclusively on small crabs and shrimps.
Synonyms::
Pterois cincta Rüppell, 1838
Pteropterus radiata (Cuvier, 1829)
Pteropterus radiatus (Cuvier, 1829)
Classification: Biota > Animalia (Kingdom) > Chordata (Phylum) > Vertebrata (Subphylum) > Gnathostomata (Superclass) > Pisces (Superclass) > Actinopterygii (Class) > Scorpaeniformes (Order) > Scorpaenidae (Family) > Pterois (Genus)