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Lionfish

Fish
Pterois is a genus of venomous marine fish, commonly known as lionfish, native to the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by conspicuous warning coloration with red or black bands, and ostentatious dorsal fins tipped with venomous spines. Wikipedia
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Lionfish from oceanservice.noaa.gov
Jan 20, 2023 · The lionfish, a longstanding showstopper in home aquariums, is a flourishing invasive species in U.S. Southeast and Caribbean coastal waters ...
Lionfish from en.m.wikipedia.org
Pterois is a genus of venomous marine fish, commonly known as lionfish, native to the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by conspicuous warning coloration ...
Lionfish from www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov
Species Profile: Lionfish. Preys on native species; has venomous spines (Morris and Whitfield 2009)
Lionfish are a predatory reef fish. They eat native fish, which can reduce native populations and have negative effects on the overall reef habitat and health ...
Lionfish from oceanservice.noaa.gov
Jan 20, 2023 · Since lionfish are not native to Atlantic waters, they have very few predators. They are carnivores that feed on small crustaceans and fish, ...