Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1617690
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
CountryDominica
StateDM
LocalityCaribbean Sea, Dominica, Cabritis National Park, south of jetty, south sector
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
Map
Collection Day12
Collection Month2
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsDepth = 35-60 ft.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected15+
Size8-30.5 cm


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [2/22/2026].

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