- Pterois mombasae
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Frillfin turkeyfish Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Scorpaeniformes Family: Scorpaenidae Subfamily: Pteroinae Genus: Pterois Species: P. mombasae Binomial name Pterois mombasae
Smith, J. L. B, 1957The Frillfin turkeyfish (Pterois mombasae) is a fish of the genus Pterois. Found in the tropical Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific, it grows to a maximum size of 20 cm. Typically found in soft-bottomed areas of the ocean, often in conjunction with invertebrate growth (for example, sponges). Moderate commercial value.
External links
- Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2008). "Pterois mombasae" in FishBase. Jul 2008 version.
- Encyclopedia of Life
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