Pterois volitans/miles
Pterois volitans/miles
(lionfish)
Marine Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID1883
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThe frequent observation of the co-occurance of juvenille Nassua grouper (Epinephelus striatus), a common native predator, with similarly-sized lionfish suggests direct competition for food and resting habitat.
Reference33254
Great Lakes RegionNo
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