Pterois Case Study: Lionfish

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Pterois, more commonly known as ‘Lionfish’, are vibrant and elegant marine creatures characterized by their zebra-like red coloration and tentacle protrusions giving it a seaweed-like appearance. They are capable of growing up to 50cm in length, and weigh in at 1 to 1.3kg. They are equipped with dorsal, pelvic and anal venomous spines capable of inducing intense pain lasting from 12hrs to several days, paralysis or even death may occur.

As graceful and beautiful as they may seem, looks may deceive.
Lionfish are an invasive, venomous species that destroy coral reefs and coastal ecosystems. Native to the Indo-Pacific region, lionfish have since invaded the coastal Atlantic waters, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The lionfish
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