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Scorpaenidae

By Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

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 Species Common Name Continent of Origin Population Status Florida Record
Pterois volitans and P. miles lionfish Indo-Pacific Established Collection Info