Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID287525
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
CountyCitrus
LocalityGulf of Mexico, Florida, Crystal River power plant 1 and 2 intake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCrystal-Pithlachascotee
HUC8 Number03100207
HUC10 NameCrystal River-Homosassa River Frontal
HUC10 Number0310020701
HUC12 NameLittle Rocky Creek-Cedar Creek Frontal
HUC12 Number031002070101
Map
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Collection Day27
Collection Month8
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimen collected. See voucher photos.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Photo
Pterois volitans/miles
Pterois volitans/miles


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [7/26/2024].

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