Lionfish
Pterois volitans
Also called lionfish, red lionfish, common lionfish
An invasive venomous fish with distinctive fan-like pectoral fins and bold striped pattern. Originally from the Indo-Pacific, now established throughout Florida waters.
Lionfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Pterois volitans
- Typical size
- 6-15 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Exotic
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found on reefs, wrecks, and hard bottom areas from shallow water to depths over 100 feet. Anglers target them specifically for removal purposes using spears, pole spears, or hook and line while wearing protective gloves.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a lionfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksLionfish questions people ask
Lionfish is Pterois volitans. Anglers also call it lionfish, red lionfish, common lionfish.
A typical lionfish runs 6-15 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every lionfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found on reefs, wrecks, and hard bottom areas from shallow water to depths over 100 feet. Anglers target them specifically for removal purposes using spears, pole spears, or hook and line while wearing protective gloves. It is a salt water species, filed under exotic in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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