fish
Lionfish (invasive)
Pterois volitans
- Scientific
- Pterois volitans
In the book
The Chokoloskee Gazette article: smuggled exotics destroying local reefs and 'outcompeting' native species.
Rules and conservation
Invasive in Florida waters; no bag limit, harvest encouraged.
Limits, seasons and slot sizes change. Always check the current FWC rules before keeping a fish.
