Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1736246
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
CountryPuerto Rico
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Puerto Rico, Culebra, Playa Tamarindo Grande, northwest corner of the bay
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
Map
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Collection Day2
Collection Month4
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
CommentsPlaya Tamarindo Grande, northwest corner of the bay
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Photo
Pterois volitans/miles


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/4/2025].

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