Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID279877
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
CountryAntigua and Barbuda
StateAntigua
LocalityCaribbean Sea, Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua, Pinney's Beach
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEastern Caribbean
HUC8 Number32006400
Map
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Collection Day2
Collection Month11
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsTwo specimens observed, one speared. Water depth = 5ft.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected2
Size15 cm


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