Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1658228
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida, Biscayne National Park, mangroves near Adams Key
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month7
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
CommentsObserved while snorkeling in mangroves. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size18 cm
Photo
Pterois volitans/miles


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/26/2024].

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