Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1338090
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
CountryBahamas
StateGreat Exuma
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Bahamas, Exuma, Little Farmers Cay Yacht Club mooring field
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameBahamian
HUC8 Number32006300
Map
Collection Day30
Collection Month1
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsDepth = 15 ft. Three lionfish were sighted but only one was able to be collected.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected3
Size40 cm


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