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Least Concern· population trend unknown· assessed 2018

Lionfish

Pterois miles

Sighting evidence at The Canyon, Dahab

Lionfish

Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC

Red Sea lionfish hang motionless in crevices along the canyon walls at mid-depth, their venomous pectoral fins spread wide as a warning display.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Lionfish is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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