Spotfin Lionfish

Photo: fishtastic_diver · CC BY-NC

Lionfish congregate in the shaded overhangs and cavern entrances of the reserve's reef wall, often three or four individuals sheltering together beneath a single coral table. At night they become active hunters, spreading their pectoral fins to herd small reef fish into corners before striking. Their venomous spines and bold coloration make them one of the most photographed subjects at Wanlitung.