Lion ID

[sinaloa213]

Can anyone id this fish im interested in getting one...?

 

[velvetchs]

It looks like a Spotfin Lionfish (aka Antennata lionfish). Its latin name is Pterois antennata. I got that from Marine Fishes 500+ Essential-To-Know Aquarium Species. I hope that helps.

 

[sharkboy13]

ya its a definite antennata

 

[dmitry]

Kinda looks like my Mombasa... I bought it as Mombasa, in any case! Was I fooled?!

 

[sinaloa213]

do you know what price they ussually go for...?

 

[reeftank27]

around 50 to 60 i think

 

[viper_930]

My LFS sells 3-4" antennatas for 20 bucks.

 

[aquatics24]

The guy in artesia?

 

[v-lioness]

SiNaLOa213 - Your lion is the Antennata Lion ......
Dmitry - You lion is the Mombassa
I will post this for you from the Lion info sheet........ http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/20...ture/index.php
"Devil lions are almost always misidentified at the fish store as Antennata lions. Four main characteristics distinguish them. First, Devil lions have larger eyes and, in fact, the eyes look out of proportion to the head. Second, the vertical striping patterns on Mombassa lionfish are red or deep reddish with a unique texture to the pattern, almost fuzzy looking. Third, the lower portion of the pectoral fin on a Mombassa lion has three or 4 fin rays that are webbed. This is not the case in Antennata lions. Fourth, the pectoral fin of a Devil lion has multiple eyespots throughout the fin, not just around the attachment, as in Antennata lions."
Hope this helps
kaye

 

[jjjoey]

Antennata no doubt...
u dont even have to think bout it

 

[sinaloa213]

Can i keep this fish in a reef tank.....?

 

[v-lioness]

Can i keep this fish in a reef tank.....?
You Can, but they will eat any shrimp, crabs and smaller fish. They are fine with corals.
Kaye