Pterois sphex Jordan & Evermann 1903

Pectoral rays all unbranched, very long and free from membrane distally; dorsal spines very long, some about as long as body depth. Ctenoid scales with about 50-55 vertical scale rows; coronal spines present; most head spines become multiple with growth. Lachrymal and suborbital bones densely covered with spines for specimen 10 cm SL. Supraocular tentacles banded with black, frequently tentacles absent in large specimens. Small specimens with fewer bars on pectoral and pelvic fins.

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 6 - 8

Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Generally hidden beneath ledges or caves during the day; a nocturnal feeder on crustaceans (Ref. 3921).

aquarium: commercial

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蜂蓑鮋（學名：Pterois sphex）為鮋科蓑鮋屬的其中一種，熱帶海水魚，分布於中太平洋東部夏威夷群島海域，棲息深度3-122公尺，體長可達22公分，棲息在潟湖、臨海礁石底層水域，以甲殼類為食，具有毒性，生活習性不明，可作為觀賞魚。