Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1633873
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
CountryHaiti
StateHT
LocalityCaribbean Sea, Haiti, Ile de la Gonave
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month12
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsI saw these lion fish in a bowl that the fisherman caught in the waters in the bay of the country of haiti. I my self have seen 2 while snorkeling. See voucher photo.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected11
Photo
Pterois volitans/miles


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