"Beautiful but Dangerous"

➎ Things about Lionfish ➤ Venomous, Not Poisonous: Lionfish deliver venom through their spines, but they’re not poisonous to eat—just handle with care! ➤ Bioluminescence in the Deep Sea: While not bioluminescent themselves, lionfish thrive in low-light environments and can often be found in deeper waters where bioluminescence is common. ➤ Expandable Stomachs: Their stomachs can expand up to 30 times their normal size, allowing them to devour prey nearly as big as themselves! ➤ Intricate Courtship: Males perform elaborate dances and fin displays to attract females, showing off their striking beauty and dominance. ➤ Invasive Superstars: Originally from the Indo-Pacific, lionfish have invaded the Atlantic and Caribbean, disrupting local ecosystems with their insatiable appetite and rapid reproduction. Fascinating or frightening? Like and subscribe for more brain fuel discoveries! ⚫ Image Credits ➢ Photo by "churananngm " on "Pixabay" ➢ Photo by Ivana Tomášková "Iffany" on "Pixabay" ➢ Photo by "nedu503 " on "Pixabay" ⚫Footage Credits ➢ Footage by David Clode "DavidClode" from "Pixabay" ➢ Footage by Jack Drafahl "Jackdrafahl" from "Pixabay"