Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID237117
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateSC
CountyBeaufort
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, South Carolina, Snapper Banks, 44 nm at 122 degree heading from Hilton Head
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameCarolinian
HUC8 Number32504200
Map
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Collection Month9
Collection Year2001
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Commentsdepth 120 ft; Diver saw lionfish at this sight in September and October of 2001
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size10 inches


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