| Species name (scientific) | Pterois miles (Bennett, 1828) |
| Species name (English) | The common lionfish or devil firefish |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Family | Scorpaenidae |
| Cins | Pterois |
| Impacts |
| Its fin spines are highly venomous and may cause serious injuries and occasional death to human beings. |
| Natural Range |
| West Indo-Pacific. |
| Introduction Pathway |
| Suez Canal |
| Range in Turkey |
| Since its first observation during 2014 in Turkey, the species has spread from Iskenderun Bay to Sığacık Bay. |