Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID274521
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida Keys, Key West, approx 34 miles SW
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameGreater Antilles
HUC8 Number32006500
Map
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Collection Day29
Collection Month1
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimen collected. Water depth = 168 ft.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collectedat least 1


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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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