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Pterois volitans/miles
Pterois volitans/miles
(lionfish)
Marine Fishes
Exotic
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Specimen ID285792
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
CountyBay
LocalityGulf of America, Florida, Mexico Beach, 6 miles offshore, MB-127 (artificial reef)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSt. Andrew-St. Joseph Bays
HUC8 Number03140101
HUC10 Number0314010112
HUC12 Number031401011200
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Collection Day2
Collection Month7
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimen observed. Water depth = 60 ft. Habitat = artificial reef. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size15 cm
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Pterois volitans/miles

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/6/2025].

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