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Lion fish are invasive in The Florida Keys because they are beginning to repopulate and they don't belong in the keys so they are allowing you to kill them even in areas that you are not allowed to fish or spear fish
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∙ 6y agoEven though they are poisonous they do have some predators which are humans we sell them to pet stores all the time, large eels, angelfish, pufferfish, and more.
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What eats lionfish?
Humans, grouper, and large fish eat lionfish.
What is a young Lionfish called?
Young lionfish, like all other fish, are called fry. There is no other name for the lionfish, young or old.
Is a lionfish a fish?
Aside from instances of larger lionfish individuals engaging in cannibalism on smaller individuals, adult lionfish have few identified natural predators. This is likely due to the effectiveness of their venomous spines. Moray eels (family Muraenidae), bluespotted cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii) and large groupers, like the tiger grouper (Mycteroperca tigris) and Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus), have been observed preying on lionfish. It remains unknown, however, as to how commonly these predators prey on lionfish. Sharks are also believed to be capable of preying on lionfish with no ill-effects from its spines.
How many legs does the lionfish have?
A mature female Lionfish can spawn over two million eggs a year. She can lay eggs about every four days.
Are killer bee's an invasive species?
Yes, killer bees are an invasive species.
What are the release dates for Trouble in the Tropics Invasive Lionfish - 2008?
Trouble in the Tropics Invasive Lionfish - 2008 was released on: USA: 23 July 2008 (internet)
Lionfish originaly came from?
Lionfish are originally from the pacific ocean however, they can cause many dangers to the environment as well as to human life here in the United States. That is why the Lionfish are now being considered an invasive specie.
The first person to find a lionfish.?
It is unknown who was the first person to spot a lionfish was. They originated from Asia and someone let them free into our reefs. They are an invasive species which is now destroying habitats and they have no known predators.
What is the list of invasive species in the Atlantic ocean?
There are a lot of invasive species in the Atlantic. The most common include the bull shark, all homocentridaes, and the requiem sharks
Where is a lionfish most commonly found?
you can find them in the gulf coast though this is not their natural habitat they are invasive there
Could a piranha kill a lionfish?
No. The lionfish has poisonous body and a lionfish is bigger.
Could a gar kill a lionfish?
No. A lionfish is very poisonous, and a lionfish can poison it with its venom.
What is the Latin name for lionfish?
Pterolis volitans is the Latin name of Lionfish. Lionfish is the common name.
What is exanple of a lionfish?
An example of an lionfish are dwarf lionfish. Lionfish have poisonous fins that extend out from their bodies that are extremely potent and can be fatal to a person if not treated immediately.
What can kill lionfish?
A fisherman and a grouper can kill a lionfish.
How do lionfish communiate or what kind of sounds or noises does the lionfish make?
lionfish make a very weird type of sound
What are some defense structures for a lionfish?
Lionfish have poisonous spines.
