Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID258199
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
CountryTurks and Caicos Islands
StateTC
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Turks and Caicos, South Caico, Dove Cay (#25)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBahamian
HUC8 Number32006300
Map
+
Collection Day30
Collection Month7
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18194
Date:2008
Title:Lionfish sightings in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos.
Publisher:School for Field Studies, South Caicos, Turks and Caicos.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/17/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.