Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID273152
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StatePR
CountyPatillas
LocalityCaribbean Sea, Puerto Rico, near Patillas
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSouthern Puerto Rico
HUC8 Number21010004
HUC10 NameRio Guamani to Rio Jacaboa Watersheds
HUC10 Number2101000405
HUC12 NameCoastal Watersheds West and East of Rio de Apeadero mouth
HUC12 Number210100040512
Map
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Collection Day16
Collection Month11
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimens observed. Water depth = 10 ft.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected6
Size4 cm


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [9/7/2024].

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