Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID271973
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateLA
LocalityGulf of Mexico, Louisiana, oil and gas platform WD-73-DQ
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNorthern Gulf of Mexico
HUC8 Number32004300
Map
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Collection Day10
Collection Month9
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Commentsone lionfish encountered at 70 feet depth
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size4 inches
Photo
Pterois volitans/miles
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Pterois volitans/miles


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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