Scientific name: Pterois volitans / Pterois miles
Size: Up to 5.9 inches
Color: Very dark brown
Distinguishing feature: Very dark with important pectoral fins
Where did we see it: Mexico, Raja Ampat, Egypt
Scientific name: Pterois volitans / Pterois miles
Size: Up to 5.9 inches
Color: Very dark brown
Distinguishing feature: Very dark with important pectoral fins
Where did we see it: Mexico, Raja Ampat, Egypt
The juvenile has a very dark color drawing towards the black and very long pectoral spines.
Mammals have a horizontal tail.
Fishes have a vertical fin.
The tiger shark has slender marks similars to the lines of tigers, hence its name.
When it is juvenile, these marks are round and not vertical. They change when it grows.
Parrotfish create a protective envelope around them when they are sleeping.
So, don't put the light on them during night dive to don't to wake them up and break this envelope.
