Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID261929
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StatePR
LocalityCaribbean Sea, Puerto Rico, Dorado Beach
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameGreater Antilles
HUC8 Number32006500
Map
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Collection Day23
Collection Month6
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsDepth was 5-6 feet. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size4 inches
Photo
Pterois volitans/miles
Pterois volitans/miles


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