Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1545019
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
CountryBahamas
StateThe Exumas
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Bahamas, SW of Hawksbill Cay
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBahamian
HUC8 Number32006300
Map
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Collection Day9
Collection Month1
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsDepth = 10 ft. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size20 cm
Photo
Pterois volitans/miles


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