Dwarf Twinspot Lionfish

Common Name: Fu Manchu Lionfish, Ocellated Lionfish, Twinspot Lionfish Scientific Name: Dendrochirus Biocellatus Reef Safe: Yes Temperament: Predator, but peaceful in the right set-up Care Level: Moderate to difficult Max Size: 4 inches The Dwarf Twinspot Lionfish (Dendrochirus biocellatus), is also known as the Double-Ocellated Scorpionfish, Fu Manchu Lionfish, Ocellated Lionfish, Two-eyed Lionfish and Twospot Turkeyfish. This beautiful dwarf lionfish has red, white, and black vertical stripes along the body. It is unique from other Lionfish because of the two, feeler like tentacles at the corners of its mouth, resembling a Fu Manchu mustache. It has large, fan-like pectoral fins, and tall, quill-like dorsal fins, that have poison glands for protection. When disturbed they raise their feathery fins as a warning and will usually move off out of harm's way, however, if cornered they are able to charge at considerable speed. If stung soak injured area in hot water and seek medical atte