Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID547112
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
CountySarasota
LocalityGulf of Mexico, Florida, Sarasota Bay, New Pass bridge
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSarasota Bay
HUC8 Number03100201
Map
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Collection Day21
Collection Month4
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimen observed. Water depth = 18-20 ft.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1


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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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