The Zebra lionfish is a species of marine fish in the family Scorpaenidae. Zebra turkeyfishes are widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific including the Red Sea. It is a bottom-dwelling species and is found on coral, pebble, and rock bottoms on reef flats, outer reefs and lagoons and also in caves, sometimes in small groups. This member of the scorpion fish family has thirteen venomous spines along its back, used to defend itself. These spines are connected with a clear film-like membrane. These fish are slow-moving and peaceful, but can be dangerous. All lionfish are immune to each other's venom and all are solitary fish. Despite their obvious advantage, zebra lionfish feed only on small crustaceans.