Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID644344
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateNY
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, New York, Gardiners Bay, East Hampton, end of Spring Fireplace Rd
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSouthern Long Island
HUC8 Number02030202
HUC10 NameShelter Island Sound-Gardiners Bay
HUC10 Number0203020207
HUC12 NameAcabonack Harbor-Gardiners Bay
HUC12 Number020302020704
Map
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Collection Day21
Collection Month6
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimen observed. Water depth = 3 ft.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Year Classadult


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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