Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID750026
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida Keys, Looe Key Preserve, bouy 27
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFloridian
HUC8 Number32007000
Map
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Collection Day10
Collection Month10
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:27127
Author:Faletti, M.
Date:2014
Title:2014 FWC Lionfish Reports from Report Florida Lionfish app.
Publisher:Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Commentsdepth=20+;temperature=;time=05:24pm;description=are you allowed to spear them in preserve/ sanctuary? Jt was sitting there for the taking!!!
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineMarine


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