Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1410101
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
CountyManatee
LocalityGulf of Mexico, Florida, Spanish Rocks reef, nearshore limestone ledge area
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSarasota Bay
HUC8 Number03100201
HUC10 NameVenice Inlet-Gulf of Mexico
HUC10 Number0310020104
HUC12 NameVenice Inlet-Gulf of Mexico
HUC12 Number031002010400
Map
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Collection Day1
Collection Month7
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsLarge 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 TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/24/2024].

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