Patrick G. Gardner*, Thomas K. Frazer, Charles A. Jacoby and Roy P. E. Yanong 1 Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Program, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA 2 School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA 3 Soil and Water Science Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA 4 Tropical Aquac...

The aim of this study is to reveal gene flow between populations of the coral reef dwelling lionfish Pterois miles in the Gulf of Aqaba and northern Red Sea. Due to the fjord-like hydrography and topology of the Gulf of Aqaba, isolation of populations might be possible. Analysis of 5' mitochondrial control region sequences from 94 P. miles specimens detected 32 polymorphic sites, yielding 38 ha...

Lionfishes are recognized as invasive and predatory species in the world. The genus Pterois belongs to Scorpaenidae family has 10 confirmed species. Among them, two miles P. volitans were reported non-indigenous Turkish marine waters. Although dorsal, pelvic, anal fins of lionfish have venom-releasing spines which can systemic effects such severe pain, fever, vomiting, dizziness, there no repor...

The lionfish Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) is considered the most well-established fish species in non-native regions around world, causing severe environmental damage and risks for food chain. In Brazil, was reported first time 2014 State of Rio de Janeiro, currently, P. observed more eight States, being its high level occurrence Northern region, which contains an immense biodiversity that...