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Pterois volitans/miles
(lionfish)
Fishes
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID259966
GroupFishes
GenusPterois
Speciesvolitans/miles
Common Namelionfish
StateCOL
CountyArchipelago of San Adres
LocalityCaribbean Sea, Manta City just south of Isla de Providencia in the Seaflower Biosphere Reserve
HUC8 NameCaribbean - Marine
HUC8 Number25050000
Latitude13.3154
Longitude-81.3739
Lat-Long Sourcereported
Lat-Long AccuracyAccurate
Map
Day26
Month12 (December)
Year2008
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Contact[not displayed for privacy reasons]
Primary Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
CommentsThis fish was observed on a shallow patch reef, depth 15 feet.
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh/Marine IntroductionMarine
Number Collected/Observed1
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