Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1658229
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
CountyFranklin
LocalityGulf of Mexico, Florida, St. George Island
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameApalachicola Bay
HUC8 Number03130014
HUC10 NameApalachicola Bay
HUC10 Number0313001402
HUC12 NameApalachicola Bay
HUC12 Number031300140200
Map
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Collection Day20
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
CommentsSee voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size10 in
Photo
Pterois volitans/miles


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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