Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID261395
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StatePR
CountyAguadilla
LocalityCaribbean Sea, Puerto Rico, Aguadilla, off the pier at Crashboat Beach
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCibuco-Guajataca
HUC8 Number21010002
HUC10 NameQuebrada Los Cedros to Rio Camuy Watersheds
HUC10 Number2101000205
HUC12 NameNon-contributing area-Name not assigned
HUC12 Number210100020507
Map
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Collection Day26
Collection Month4
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsSee voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Photo
Pterois volitans/miles
Pterois volitans/miles


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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