Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID271564
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
CountyIndian River
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida, directly east of the Moorings Beach in 15 ft of water approx. 250 yds. off shore on a rocky ledge area
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameVero Beach
HUC8 Number03080203
HUC10 NameIndian River Shoal-Atlantic Ocean
HUC10 Number0308020304
HUC12 NameIndian River Shoal-Atlantic Ocean
HUC12 Number030802030400
Map
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Collection Day21
Collection Month8
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size2 inches


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/17/2024].

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