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they can be eaten by killer whales (orca's) or huge sharks
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Why is the lionfish poisonous?
All animals needs something that protects them from being eaten by predators. It can be speed, camouflage, a hard Shell, the ability to fight back - or, like for lionfish, nasty prickly venomous spines.
Could a piranha kill a lionfish?
No. The lionfish has poisonous body and a lionfish is bigger.
Could a gar kill a lionfish?
No. A lionfish is very poisonous, and a lionfish can poison it with its venom.
Is a lionfish a fish?
Aside from instances of larger lionfish individuals engaging in cannibalism on smaller individuals, adult lionfish have few identified natural predators. This is likely due to the effectiveness of their venomous spines. Moray eels (family Muraenidae), bluespotted cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii) and large groupers, like the tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris) and Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus), have been observed preying on lionfish. It remains unknown, however, as to how commonly these predators prey on lionfish. Sharks are also believed to be capable of preying on lionfish with no ill-effects from its spines.
What is the Latin name for lionfish?
Pterolis volitans is the Latin name of Lionfish. Lionfish is the common name.
What is exanple of a lionfish?
An example of an lionfish are dwarf lionfish. Lionfish have poisonous fins that extend out from their bodies that are extremely potent and can be fatal to a person if not treated immediately.
What can kill lionfish?
A fisherman and a grouper can kill a lionfish.
How do lionfish communiate or what kind of sounds or noises does the lionfish make?
lionfish make a very weird type of sound
What are some defense structures for a lionfish?
Lionfish have poisonous spines.
When was Red lionfish created?
Red lionfish was created in 1758.
Who would win in a fight between an alligator gar and a lionfish?
I would say a lionfish because once the gar starts biting the lionfish, the lionfish stings the gar, poisoning the gar, and killing it.
What eats lionfish?
Humans, grouper, and large fish eat lionfish.
