Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1657613
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
CountryVirgin Islands (British)
StateVirgin Gorda
LocalityCaribbean Sea, British Virgin Islands, Great Dog Island/Shark Planes
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
Map
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Collection Day9
Collection Month6
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:35729
Author:REEF
Date:2021
Title:Exotic Species Sighting Program and Volunteer Survey Project Database
CommentsDepth = 15 ft.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size20 cm


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