Question

Which animal has the scientific name Pterois volitans?
1. Cuttlefish
2. Red Lionfish
3. Starfish
4. Devilfish

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Red Lionfish

The correct answer is Red Lionfish.

• The scientific name of Red Lionfish is Pterois volitans. 
• The scientific name of Cuttlefish is Sepia officinalis. 
• The scientific name of Starfish is Asterias rubens. 
• The scientific name of  Devilfish is Mobula mobular. 

• In taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, also called binominal nomenclature or binary nomenclature, is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts, both of which use Latin grammatical forms, although they can be based on words from other languages.
• The first part of the name – the generic name – identifies the genus to which the species belongs, while the second part – the specific name or specific epithet – identifies the species within the genus.