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Volitans Lionfish (Pterois volitans) in the mangroves of Southwest Caye in Belize. The lionfish is an invasive species that has rapidly populated the Atlantic and Carribbean basin and threatens native

Volitans Lionfish (Pterois volitans) in the mangroves of Southwest Caye in Belize. The lionfish is an invasive species that has rapidly populated the Atlantic and Carribbean basin and threatens native fish species. It is an extremely hardy, venomous and voracious fish species.

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Atlantic basin Belize Caribbean Caribbean Sea Carribbean Meso American Reef Other Keywords Pterois volitans Rhizophora mangle Southwest caye Volitans lionfish estuary invasive species lionfish non-native poisonous red mangrove roots turkeyfish underwater underwater forest venomous

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