Red Lionfish (Pterois volitans)
Image Copyright Jonathan Milnes
Observed: Koh Chang Waters
Observed By: Jonathan Milnes
The Red Lionfish is a colourful member of the scorpion fish family that has an array of venomous spines running down its back. Adults can grow as large as 47cm and live up to ten years. Their poison spines are used for protection only. They are rarely fatal to humans but cause extreme pain.
A common treatment is is to soak the stung area in hot water.
