Lion Fish 2 is a photograph by TN Fairey which was uploaded on March 14th, 2013.
Lion Fish 2
Pterois, commonly known as lionfish, is genus of venomous marine fish found mostly in the Indo-Pacific. Pterois is characterized by red, white,... more
by TN Fairey
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Lion Fish 2
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TN Fairey
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Pterois, commonly known as lionfish, is genus of venomous marine fish found mostly in the Indo-Pacific. Pterois is characterized by red, white, creamy, or black bands, showy pectoral fins and venomous spiky fin rays
Pterois can live from five to fifteen years and have complex courtship and mating behavior. Females release two mucus-filled egg clusters frequently, which can contain as many as fifteen thousand eggs.
The lionfish is a predator native to the Indo-Pacific. It aggressively preys on small fish and invertebrates. They can be found around the seaward edge of reefs and coral, in lagoons, and on rocky surfaces to fifty meters. They show a preference for turbid inshore areas and in harbors. Lionfish have a generally hostile attitude and are territorial towards other ref fish
Lionfish are known for their venomous fin rays, a feature that is uncommon among marine fish in the East Coast coral reefs. The potency of their venom makes them excellent predators and poisonous to fishermen and divers In humans, Pterois venom can cause systemic effects such as extreme pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, breathing difficulties, convulsions, dizziness, , redness on the affected area, headache, numbness, parestesia (pins and needles) and sweating. Rarely, such stings can cause temporary paralysis of the limbs, heart failure and even death. Fatalities are common in very young children, the elderly, those with a weak immune system or those who are allergic to their venom. Their venom is rarely fatal to healthy humans, but some species have enough venom to produce extreme discomfort for over a period of several days. However, Pterois venom is a danger to allergic victims as they may experience anaphylaxis , a serious and often life threatening condition that requires immediate emergency medical treatment. Severe allergic reactions to Pterois venom include chest pain, severe breathing difficulties, a drop in blood pressure, swelling of the tongue, sweating, runny nose, or slurred speech. Such reactions can be fatal if not treated.
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HH Photography of Florida
What a beauty. Outstanding capture of this colorful Lionfish, Tessa. Nice vignetting. l/fv/tw/g+
Eti Reid
Tessa,awesome close up of this ''monster'':) Add it to http://fineartamerica.com/groups/underwater-life.html?tab=overview :) f/v
TN Fairey replied:
Thank you so much for your kind comment and inviation to submit this to your group and v/f Eti! Much appreciated!
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Congratulations, on your Feature V,F, AND Publication in -The Internet Weekly... Artist News - http://paper.li/f-1343723559# --- If you go to the paper, click SHARE, you can Tweet, Facebook, or even Email a copy to Friends, Relatives and others, so they can see the Publication in the ARTIST NEWS. Thank You for submitting it to the group....
TN Fairey replied:
Thank you so much for your v/f and Publication in -The Internet Weekly... Artist News! This is very much appreciated!
Tessa Fairey
Carol thank you so much for the feature in 'Cards for all occasions - 5 per day' Much appreciated!
Debbie Portwood
Fantastif shot!! I was just watching a special on these a while back.. I said that people have released them in to the ocean our costs and now they have really grown in numbers because they have no natural enemies so now they are a real nusance and people are encouraged to catch and eat them, being careful of the poisonious fins of course. Thay say the meat is very mild and tasty! :D
TN Fairey replied:
Thank you so much for your kind comment v/f Debbie! Much appreciated! Was not a good idea to release them into the ocean! I certainly would not like to catch one!
Mary Machare
What an interesting creature this is! The stripes go right through his eye. Great capture! vf
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