Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID237125
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida, Lake Worth (Palm Beach) inlet, 1 mile due east
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 Number0309020618
HUC12 Number030902061800
Map
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Collection Year2000
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Commentsdepth 110', 4 lionfish have been observed in this location from 2000 to 2002
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected4
Year ClassAdults
Size10-15 in.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/26/2024].

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