Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID547361
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
CountyOkaloosa
LocalityGulf of Mexico, Florida, Fort Walton Beach, Waterscape Beach, offshore
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePensacola Bay
HUC8 Number03140105
HUC10 NameFundy Bayou-Williams Creek Frontal
HUC10 Number0314010502
HUC12 NameSanta Rosa Island
HUC12 Number031401050205
Map
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Collection Day20
Collection Month5
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimen collected. Habitat = under sea weed.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size3.5 in


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/20/2024].

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