Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID862569
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateFL
CountyMonroe
LocalityGulf of Mexico, Florida, Everglades National Park, Coot Bay
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEverglades
HUC8 Number03090202
HUC10 NameBroad River-Taylor Slough Frontal
HUC10 Number0309020214
HUC12 NameBroad River-Taylor Slough Frontal
HUC12 Number030902021400
Map
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Collection Day12
Collection Month7
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsSee voucher photo
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineBrackish
Number Collected1
Photo
Pterois volitans/miles


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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