Invasive Species of Florida’s Coastal Waters: The Red Lionfish (Pterois volitans) and Devil Firefish (P. miles)

Two species of Indo-Pacific lionfish (Pterois volitans and P. miles) are the first reported non-native marine fish to become established in the Atlantic Ocean. Genetic studies indicate that lionfish in the Atlantic are likely all descendants of a few individuals, consistent with the widely held bel...

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Main Authors: Maia McGuire, Jeffrey Hill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2013-12-01
Series:EDIS
Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/125917