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Non-native Marine Fishes in Florida - By Family

Below are families of non-native marine fish species observed or collected in Florida. Species within each family are linked to a fact sheet with information on identification, biology and ecology. Maps indicate species occurrences linked to USGS-NAS data, which is available for download. Data may be downloaded directly from the map page of a particular species or you can contact Dr. Pam Schofield directly with your inquiry.

Zebrasoma desjardinii
Acanthuridae
Balistoides conspicillum
Balistidae
Hypsoblennius invemar
Blenniidae
Protemblemaria punctata
Chaenopsidae
Chaetodon lunula
Chaetodontidae
Platax orbicularis
Ephippidae
Gramma loreto
Grammatidae
Chiloscyllium punctatum
Hemiscylliidae
Pomacanthus imperator
Pomacanthidae
Whitetail Damselfish (Dascyllus aruanus)
Pomacentridae
Scatophagus argus
Scatophagidae
Pterois volitans
Scorpaenidae
Chromileptes altivelis
Serranidae
Siganus unimaculatus
Siganidae
Arothron diadematus
Tetraodontidae
Zanclus cornutus
Zanclidae