Author Analytic: Morris, James A., Jr., J. L. Akins, A. Barse, David Cerino, D. W. Freshwater, S. J. Green, Roldan C. Muñoz, C. Paris and Paula E. Whitfield.
Center: CCFHR
Team: Beaufort
Title Analytic: Biology and ecology of the invasive lionfishes, Pterois miles and Pterois volitans.
Journal Title: Proceedings of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute
Date of Publication: 2009
Volume ID: 61
Location URL: http://www.ccfhr.noaa.gov/documents/morrisetal_2009.pdf
Notes: CCFHR reprint #1632, Public Domain, 515 Form on file
Keywords: CCFHR, NOAA Oceans, NOAA Fisheries, Invasive species
Type: Journal Article
Abstract: The Indo-Pacific lionfishes, Pterois miles and P. volitans, are now established along the U.S. southeast coast, Bermuda, Bahamas, and are becoming established in the Caribbean. While these lionfish are popular in the aquarium trade, their biology and ecology are poorly understood in their native range. Given the rapid establishment and potential adverse impacts of these invaders, including invasion chronology, taxonomy, local abundance, reproduction, early life history and dispersal, venomology, feeding ecology, parasitology, potential impacts, and control and managment. This information was collected through review of the primary literature and published reports and by summarizing current observations. Suggestion for future research on invasive lionfish in their invaded regions are provided.
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