Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID558361
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
CountyMonroe
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida Keys, 0.5 miles ENE of Acer #12 monitoring site
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Bay-Florida Keys
HUC8 Number03090203
HUC10 Number0309020304
HUC12 Number030902030400
Map
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Collection Day13
Collection Month7
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsNine specimens observed, seven were collected. Water depth = 9 m. Habitat = mid-channel patch.
Record TypePersonal communication
DisposalMote Marine Lab
Museum Cat Numbermote specimen ID 110713-06 through 110713-12
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected9
Size160-292 mm (TL), 58.83-302.03 g


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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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