Related Species:	Stone fish, Turkey Fish, Scorpion Fish
General Facts:	Native to Guam, Protected by Guam Wildlife and Fisheries
Specific Habitat:	Coral Reefs and under rocks in tropical waters
Sources of Food:	Crabs, Shrimp, Smaller Fish
Predators in the Wild:	No Predators are known to hunt this animal.
Economic Importance:	These fish bring tourists to the island, and the are known to help keep the reef healthy and growing.
Threatening Factors:	One threat to the fish is human capture. The lion fish is valued for its beauty and collected for aquariums.
Preserving this Species:	With the help of the University of Guam and Guam Wildlife protection Agencies, this species of fish is being spawned and released back to its habitat . This creates more fish for the reef.
Additional Facts:	These fishes are beautiful but are very poisonous and very territorial.

 

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Funded by the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Programs administered by the Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources, Department of Agriculture, and the Guam Coastal Management Program, Bureau of Planning, Government of Guam pursuant to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Award No. NA270Z0331-01.