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Least Concern· population increasing· assessed 2016

Lionfish

Pterois volitans

Sighting evidence at Memba Bay Reef, Memba Bay

Lionfish

Photo: 808_Diver · CC BY-NC

Ambush predators that hover above coral heads with pectoral fins spread wide, herding small fish into corners before striking.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

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

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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.

Also seen at other sites