Lionfish
Photo by B.Krstonošić
A Lionfish is venomous marine fish. The lionfish is also known as the Turkey Fish, Dragon Fish, and Scorpion Fish.
The lionfish are voracious predators. They corner prey using their large fins and use their quick reflexes to swallow the prey whole. They are notable for their extremely long and separated spines, and have a generally striped appearance, red, brown, orange, yellow, black, or white.
The lionfish is native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region of the world, but various species can be found worldwide.
Lionfish have venomous spines that are deadly to their prey, but not to humans. You will experience severe pain and possible headaches and vomiting.
Bamburi Coral Garden, Mombasa, Kenya
Depth: 7 metres | Rating: All divers | Distance: 5 minute boat ride
Situated within the lagoon this dive spot is ideal for beginners, inexperienced divers and 'rusty' divers requiring a refresher. Flat calm and shallow, the dive spot still has an enormous amount of marine life. This combination of shallow water and fish often proves popular to the photographer.
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If you visit Mombasa, Kenya and you are interested in diving I recommend Buccaneers. One of the best Dive Centers in Africa, and only one with five stars rating in Kenya. |
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