Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1695487
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
CountyMonroe
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida Keys, Looe Key Reef
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFloridian
HUC8 Number32007000
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month5
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:37827
Author:REEF
Date:2022
Title:Exotic Species Sighting Program and Volunteer Survey Project Database
CommentsNumber of individuals 5, Approximate size of individuals (in cm.) 16-30 cm, Length of dive 60 minutes, Depth of sightings 20 feet, Temperature 81 °F
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierReef Environmental Education Foundation
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected5
Photo
Pterois volitans/miles


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/23/2024].

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