Genus

Common name: Lionfish

Scientific name: Dendrochirus

Dendrochirus is a genus of lionfish in the family Scorpaenidae. These small, ornate fish are known for their impressive pectoral fins and venomous spines. They are popular in the aquarium trade due to their unique appearance and relatively small size, making them suitable for smaller tanks compared to other lionfish species. Dendrochirus species are generally hardy and can adapt to life in captivity, but they require a varied diet of meaty foods and careful handling due to their venomous nature.

  1. Close-up view of endemic, Hawaiian Green Lionfish (Dendrochirus barberi); Maui, Hawaii, United States of America
    Common name: Hawaiian lionfish
    Scientific name: Dendrochirus barberi
  2. Common name: Bricked firefish
    Scientific name: Dendrochirus bellus
  3. Twospot Turkeyfish, dendrochirus biocellatus
    Common name: Twinspot lionfish
    Scientific name: Dendrochirus biocellatus
  4. Lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus)
    Common name: Dwarf lionfish
    Scientific name: Dendrochirus brachypterus
  5. Portrait of a Zebra lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) in Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
    Common name: Zebra lionfish
    Scientific name: Dendrochirus zebra