Broadbarred Firefish

Broadbarred Firefish

Pterois antennata or Broadbarred firefish is a fish of the genus Pterois. Found in the tropical Indian Ocean and Western Pacific, it grows to a maximum of 20 centimetres and packs a venomous sting. The typical habitat of a broadbarred firefish is in lagoons and reefs, where it hides during the day and hunts shrimp and crab during the night.

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterois_antennata - 21.09.2011

Broadbarred Firefish

A Firefish is a real fireworks display of colours and shapes.

But in contrast to our human fireworks it is a calm splendour, without producing sooty rubbish and stench.

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