Notice the spike-like dorsal fins of the lionfish. When viewed from afar, those fins make the lionfish look like a lion. These fins are also venomous. The dorsal fins of a lionfish are known to cause nausea and breathing difficulties to humans who get stung, but the same cannot be said for other fishes. Its red and white zebra-like stripes help it camouflage, especially when it is amongst coloured coral. This means that the lionfish can use its stealth to ambush prey, strike out with lightning speed, and use its venom to paralyse its prey before devouring it.
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