Lionfish - Wikipedia
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. [3][4] Pterois radiata, Pterois volitans, and Pterois miles are the most commonly studied species in the genus.
What is a lionfish? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
2024年6月16日 · The lionfish is a carnivorous fish native to the Indo-Pacific that is now an invasive species in the Atlantic. The lionfish, a longstanding showstopper in home aquariums, is a flourishing invasive species in U.S. Southeast and Caribbean coastal waters.
Lionfish | Invasive Species, Sting, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月30日 · lionfish, (Pterois), any of several species of showy Indo-Pacific fishes of the scorpion fish family, Scorpaenidae (order Scorpaeniformes). Lionfish are noted for their venomous fin spines, which are capable of producing painful, though rarely fatal, puncture wounds.
Understanding the Lionfish: A Guide to Its Biology and Ecology
2023年9月4日 · The lionfish, scientifically known as Pterois, is a fascinating and unique species that thrives in various natural habitats, ranging from coral reefs to rocky substrates. Their distribution spans the warm waters of the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea and the western Atlantic Ocean.
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Lionfish | National Invasive Species Information Center
Since arriving to the northern Atlantic Ocean less than 30 years ago, lionfish have quickly become one of the most widespread and voracious invasive species, negatively impacting marine ecosystems—particularly coral reefs—from the northeast coast of the United States to the Caribbean Islands.
Why are lionfish a threat to Atlantic Ocean fish?
Invasive lionfish threaten native fish and the environment in U.S. Atlantic coastal waters. Invasive species are capable of causing extinctions of native plants and animals, reducing biodiversity, competing with native organisms for limited resources, and altering habitats.
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Lionfish - Ocean Conservancy
From their bold stripes to their sharp spines, lionfish are one of the flashiest fish in the sea! Their dramatic coloring makes them very popular in the aquarium industry (and understandably so, they’re spectacular to look at).
Lionfish Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
2023年4月27日 · Lionfish (Pterois volitans): a carnivorous fish native to the Indo-Pacific. AKA: zebrafish and firefish. An adult lionfish can grow as large as 18 inches, while juveniles may be as small as 1...
Meet the Lionfish: The Vibrant but Venomous Fish - Ocean Info
Lionfish are venomous fish that stand out thanks to their appendages. Their vibrant colors are meant to display their lethality. Pterois, commonly known as Lionfish, is a wide genus of venomous fish.
The Circle of Life: Understanding Lionfish Life Cycles
2021年3月23日 · We know who's the king of the jungle, but who's the king of the reef? Lionfish may look cool, but they are actually invasive in the Atlantic and the adults have no natural predators. This new paper explains how understanding the early life stages of lionfish may help control their population in the