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Family Scorpaenidae include scorpionfish and are found in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Scorpaenidae is one of the largest families of fishes, comprising well over 150 species.

Non-native Fish Species from Family Scorpaenidae Found in Florida Waters

Genus and SpeciesCommon NameContinent of OriginPopulation StatusFlorida Record
Pterois volitans and P. mileslionfishIndo-PacificEstablishedCollection Info

 

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