Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1473664
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
CountyPinellas
LocalityGulf of Mexico, Florida, Clearwater Beach
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCrystal-Pithlachascotee
HUC8 Number03100207
HUC10 NameAnclote River
HUC10 Number0310020705
HUC12 NameClearwater Harbor
HUC12 Number031002070504
Map
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Collection Day15
Collection Month2
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsThe fish was removed from the water. Water depth = 2 ft.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size30 cm


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/20/2024].

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