Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1339730
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
CountryMexico
LocalityGulf of Mexico, Mexico, Yucatan, Alacran Reef
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSouthern Gulf of Mexico
HUC8 Number32006900
Map
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Collection Month5
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:29536
Date:2016
Title:Lionfish data for batch upload
CommentsThe party of 8 divers with a total of about 100 dive hours in the water saw a total of 10 lionfish, all adults and all on the outer slope between 25-80 ft. None in the lagoon.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected10


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