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BE CAREFUL - Poison fish ahead...


BE CAREFUL - Poison fish ahead...
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Copyright: Stephan Duchesne (iglootrek) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 102 W: 10 N: 463] (1615)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-07-20
Categories: Fish
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel, CMOS ISO 1600
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/15 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Lionfish, Underwater Wonder World 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-11-17 2:40
Viewed: 6235
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata)

The spotfin lionfish, or broadbarred firefish is one of five species of lionfishes found in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). This species of lionfish is named Pterois antennata by scientists and placed in the Family Scorpaenidae. The Family Scorpaenidae also includes the rockfishes, scorpionfishes, and leaffish. They are common in the CNMI and found throughout Micronesia and are also found in tropical waters from east Africa, to Japan, to the south Pacific, and to the Great Barrier Reef. Spotfin lionfish reach a maximum size of about 8 inches (20 cm). It hides in crevices, under ledges, or in holes in the reef during the day, but is out searching the reef for shrimps and crabs at night. It is found in shallow water to almost 150 feet below the surface.


"Just look at me, never touch me, because..."

The best protection from spotfin lionfish is to avoid touching them, especially by not putting your hands or fingers into crevices or holes in the reef. This species, like all members of the Family Scorpaenidae is venomous and capable of delivering a painful injection, although lionfishes tend to have small venom glands and less potent venom than other members of the family. Every hard spine in the fins (dorsal, anal, and pelvic) has a pair of venom glands at the base and each spine is grooved. When a person pushes on the spine, by bumping into the lionfish or putting their hand on the lionfish, the spine locks in position and is pushed into the venom glands, venom is released down the grooves in the spine, and then injected into the person. The venom is a protein that cases intense pain, and (in particularly sensitive people) may affect muscles including the heart and those used to breathe. To ease the pain, soak the wound in non-scalding, hot water (no hotter than 113º F or 45º C) for 30 to 90 minutes. Someone else should test the water first, because the victim may not be able to tell if the water is too hot. While soaking, remove any pieces of the spine from the wound. Do not apply a tourniquet, ice, or pressure bandage. If the pain returns an hour or more later, try the hot water again. In the unlikely event that the injured person appears intoxicated or is weak, vomiting, short of breath or unconscious, seek immediate advanced medical care. Antivenin is not recommended.

Source: http://www.dfw.gov.mp/fishpix/spotfin-lionfish.htm

This picture was taken at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay. To avoid light refection, a low shutter speed, combined with high ISO was used as well as no tripod!!! So, yes, the picture may seems noisy.

I want you to discover one of the most amazing type of fish on earth. If you look carefully his eyes are actually made with the black strip crossing them and with an extension on top. Strange fish, enjoy :-)
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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3186] (10922)
  • [2005-11-17 7:24]

What a wonderful and interesting shot that you have very well done ! This fish seems pretty but not dangerous ;-) I also appreciate the complementary note... Congratulations Stephan and thanks for sharing.

Excellent colors, detail and DOF Stephan. Well composed. A very interesting post and note here. Very well done.
Thank You!

tres reussis comme cliché bravo

Outstanding image, great pose and nice colors. TFS, Stephan

Hi Stephen,
An excellent shot on this Lion Fish. This has superb color, and sharp detail in it. Great note with this!
Scott

Well done, good job on the exposure and detail.

Greg

Hi Stephan, its a beautiful fish you have caught.
Lovely colours and good details.I like the DOF too.
Well done with 1600 ISO.
You did a very good job.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3464 W: 145 N: 5943] (17794)
  • [2005-11-18 4:34]

I'll definitely keep my fingers out of the reefs now. Very Poisonous, thank you. What a beautiful creation though, the eyes are very strange... The colours and details are just so different, thank you Stephan for showing him to us, and also for your interesting notes.

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  • Kris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 193 W: 0 N: 129] (1808)
  • [2005-11-20 14:22]

Good shot Stephan. Good colors, details and sharpness.
Regards, Krzysztof.

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