Dendrochirus biocellatus, Bantol, Double-ocellated scorpionfish, Ocellated lionfish, photos, facts and physical characteristics
Dendrochirus biocellatus, Bantol, Double-ocellated scorpionfish, Ocellated lionfish, photos, facts and physical characteristics
Dendrochirus biocellatus Description
Mid-dorsal spines shorter than body depth. The only species of Dendrochirus with a pair of distinct ocelli on the soft-rayed dorsal fin. Dorsal spines: 13; Dorsal soft rays: 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Feeler-like tentacles in front of the mouth
Dendrochirus biocellatus Common Names
- Bantol, Double-ocellated scorpionfish, Ocellated lionfish
Dendrochirus biocellatus Taxonomic Structure
What type of species is Dendrochirus biocellatus? Below, you will find the taxonomic groups the Dendrochirus biocellatus species belongs to.
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Actinopterygii
- Order: Scorpaeniformes
- Family: Scorpaenidae
- Genus: Dendrochirus
Dendrochirus biocellatus, marine species closely related
Dendrochirus biocellatus, distinctive physical characteristics
How to identify Dendrochirus biocellatus marine species? Below, you will find the list of main identification criteria and physical characteristics of marine species Dendrochirus biocellatus. For each identification criteria, the corresponding physical characteristics of marine species Dendrochirus biocellatus are marked in green.
Dendrochirus biocellatus, geographic distribution
Where is Dendrochirus biocellatus found in the world? Below, you will find the list and a world map of the geographic distribution where the marine species Dendrochirus biocellatus can be found.
| Country | Locations | Dive Sites |
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| Indonesia | Tulamben, Bali | Tulabem Wall |
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Dendrochirus biocellatus, underwater photographers
Which photographers have photos of Dendrochirus biocellatus species? Below, you will find the list of underwater photographers and their photos of the marine species Dendrochirus biocellatus.