Indo-Pacific Lionfish an extremely, damaging, toxic, Invasive Species
Pterois volitansStudy these pictures so you will recognize a LIONFISH when you see one. They are also known as: lion fish, Zebrafish, firefish, turkeyfish, red lionfish, butterfly cod, ornate butterfly-cod, peacock lionfish, red firefish, Scorpion Volitans. Lionfish are a member of the Scorpionfish family, Scorpaenidae. Read More about the INDO-PACIFIC LIONFISH. Scientific name: Pterois volitans (Linnaeus).
St. John Hotline Number to call:
Please report
all lionfish sightings to :
1-833-774-CORE (2673) and follow the prompts for your island (St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John) to report sightings or removals.
Online you can submit a report to http://www.corevi.org.com/submit
By Email: Send details to info@corevi.org or president@corevi.org.
I thank you, our native species thanks you and
future generations will thank you.