Specimen ID | 1410101 |
Group | Marine Fishes |
Genus | Pterois |
Species | volitans/miles |
Common Name | lionfish |
State | FL |
County | Manatee |
Locality | Gulf of Mexico, Florida, Spanish Rocks reef, nearshore limestone ledge area |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Sarasota Bay |
HUC8 Number | 03100201 |
HUC10 Name | Venice Inlet-Gulf of Mexico |
HUC10 Number | 0310020104 |
HUC12 Name | Venice Inlet-Gulf of Mexico |
HUC12 Number | 031002010400 |
Map | |
Collection Day | 1 |
Collection Month | 7 |
Collection Year | 2017 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | released aquarium |
Status | established |
Comments | Large adult, approximately 12 inches in width with fins outstretched. Would not fit in net I had which has an 8 inch aperture. Was stationary above ledge. Very healthy looking, chased to try to net and kill with dive knife. Lost under ledge. |
Record Type | NAS sighting report |
Freshwater/Marine | Marine |
Number Collected | 1 |