Neon Blue - A Rare Lionfish

One of our new discoveries this diving season is the presence of the rarely seen Gurnard lionfish (Parapterois heterura). This shy lionfish usually stays buried in the muck unless disturbed or out for a night's hunting. Growing only to about 23 cm in length, it has very long filaments that wave uncertainly as it scurries along the substrate. Its most dramatic feature is the neon blue radiating lines on the pectoral fins, which is unfurls like gurnards do. Miguel’s Diving staff has discovered this beautiful fish at three different dive sites in Gorontalo.