About Lionfish
Pteroinae is a subfamily of marine ray-finned fishes in the family Scorpaenidae. This tribe includes the lionfishes, sawcheek scorpionfishes, and turkeyfishes. Previously, the fifth edition of Fishes of the World treated this group as a tribe within the subfamily Scorpaeninae of the family Scorpaenidae within the order Scorpaeniformes, while other authorities treat it as a subfamily within a reduced family Scorpaenidae within the suborder Scorpaenoidei, or the superfamily Scorpaenoidea within the order Perciformes. Presently, Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes treats it as a subfamily within Scorpaenidae.
Species in this group
Where to see it
Top-rated dive sites where divers have spotted Lionfish.
Shallow, easy access snorkeling with diverse marine life from beautiful beach.
Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh Ras Mohammed National Park
Seven interconnected coral pools with vibrant marine life, ideal for snorkeling.
Shallow reef flat for snorkeling with diverse small marine life.
Turtles and million dollar fresh water pipe running from the main island to Liuqiu
Indonesia, Manado Bunaken National Marine Park
Shallow Bunaken site for clownfish, starfish, turtles and macro life.
Eilat wreck dive with seagrass beds and diverse marine life.
Shallow, crystal-clear reefs with abundant fish life and drop-offs.
Crystal clear Tahaa snorkeling drift over vibrant coral and marine life.
Five abandoned fishing wrecks with diverse marine life and sharks.
Shallow, family-friendly snorkeling spot with abundant reef life.