Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID270970
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StatePR
LocalityCaribbean Sea, Puerto Rico, south of Guayanilla on south coast
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSouthern Puerto Rico
HUC8 Number21010004
HUC10 NameBahia de Rincon-Caribbean Sea
HUC10 Number2101000406
HUC12 NameBahia de Rincon-Caribbean Sea
HUC12 Number210100040600
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month6
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Comments50-60 ft
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size12 cm


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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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