| Pterois Mombasae | |
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| 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, 1957) | |
The 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.
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