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	Lionfish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A Lionfish is any of several species of venomous marine fish in the genera Pterois or Dendrochirus, family Scorpaenidae.
		The lionfish is native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region of the world.
		Zebra turkeyfish Dendrochirus zebra (Dwarf lionfish, Zebra lionfish)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lionfish (239 words)

	Florida Museum of Natural History Ichthyology Department: Red Lionfish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The red lionfish is an inhabitant of near and offshore coral and rocky reefs to depths of 50 meters.
		Lionfishes are among the most resplendent of all coral reef fishes, conspicuous for their elongate fin elements, bold patterning and seeming indifference to the potential threats posed by other reef dwelling predators.
		Although the red lionfish is valued as a food fish in many parts of its native range, its value as an aquarium animal or as a source of attraction to divers far exceeds its economic value as table fare.
	www.flmnh.ufl.edu /fish/Gallery/Descript/RedLionfish/RLionfish.html (2354 words)

	Lionfish
		Lionfish are native to the tropical and temperate waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans, including the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, around northern Australia, eastern Africa, southern Asia and the western Pacific islands.
		Lionfish are generally solitary fish, but during spawning, a male may be seen in the company of two to seven females.
		Lionfish, especially the males, are extremely aggressive and will chase away other lionfish that enter their territory by pointing their poisonous dorsal fins at any intruders, who usually quickly swim away.
	www.wildinfo.com /facts/lionfish.asp?page=/facts/lionfish.asp&i_id=304 (393 words)

	Lionfish
		A fl-colored lionfish was observed and photographed on the Naeco.
		A Lionfish Exhibit is on display at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
		Lionfish becomes news in the Fayettville, NC newspaper: August 27, 2001 after a group of photographers, including Jonathan Bird, Cindy Burnham, Rick Allen, Hermann Ostermayer, Kim Elsinger and TP Barker visited the Atlas Tanker on August 15, 2001.
	www.atlantischarters.net /lionfish.htm (1507 words)

	Aquarium Fish
		Lionfishes are members of the family Scorpaenidae (scorpionfishes) and the subfamily Pteroinae.
		The twinspot lionfish is known from Mauritius to the Society Islands, north to Japan and south to Australia.
		This lionfish will do better in a smaller tank where they are kept on their own than in a larger community tank where feeding them can be difficult.
	www.advancedaquarist.com /issues/nov2004/fish.htm (1579 words)

	Red Lionfish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Red Lionfish (Pterois volitans) is a venomous coral reef fish from the Indian and western Pacific oceans.
		The Red Lionfish is also found off the east coast of the United States, and was likely first introduced off the Florida coast in the early to mid 1990s.
		Red Lionfish have distinctive red, maroon and white stripes; fleshy tentacles above the eyes and below the mouth; fan-like pectoral fins; and long separated dorsal spines.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Red_Lionfish (194 words)

	Lionfish Indo-pacific fish now found on SE coast of US (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Lionfish were introduced just four years ago by releases from aquariums, scientists believe, but the invasive fish already are changing the ecological balance of U.S. coastal waters.
		The Indo-Pacific lionfish, Pterois volitans, is the first Pacific marine fish known to populate Atlantic waters, and it is now found around reefs off the southeast coast, says marine scientist Paula Whitfield of the NOAA Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research in Beaufort.
		Lionfish are native to the sub-tropical and tropical regions of the South Pacific and Indian oceans, and the Red Sea, and have few if any natural predators in their new Atlantic environment, Whitfield explains.
	library.kcc.hawaii.edu /praise/news/lionfish.html (607 words)

	Pura Vida Divers - Lionfish in West Palm Beach, Florida
		Our initial concern is that divers are careful in the presence of lionfish like they would be with a Portuguese Man O' War and scorpionfish." Although a popular species, their dorsal, anal, and pelvic spines are highly venomous and capable of severe pain, paralysis, and, in rare cases, death.
		The effect of lionfish along the East Coast of the United States is a controversial issue.
		Lionfish have been observed from Florida to New York in depths in excess of 80-feet, so observing one in 55-feet of water is unique.
	www.puravidadivers.com /lionfish_florida.html (474 words)

	NCCOS: News - Lionfish Discovered along the South Atlantic Coast: A Curiosity ... or a Wake up Call?
		Lionfish prey on a wide variety of smaller fishes, shrimps and crabs, and they have few reported predators in their native range, where they occupy the upper levels of the food chain.
		Lionfish ambush their prey by using their outstretched fan-like pectoral fins to slowly pursue, and "corner," their prey, (lionfish don't sting their prey, but their spines are thought to be more defensive in nature.) Overall, the scientists point out, predatory interactions of lionfish within reef communities are not well understood.
		Scientists' ability to predict future lionfish population abundance and the effects of lionfish on the ecosystem is greatly hindered by a lack of knowledge, Hare and Whitfield point out.
	www.nccos.noaa.gov /news/feature/1003.html (2275 words)

	NCDMF Lionfish Alert (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Lionfish have distinctive red, maroon and white stripes; fleshy tentacles above the eyes and below the mouth; fan-like pectoral fins; and long, separated dorsal spines.
		With most observations of lionfish occurring in waters over 100 feet deep, scuba divers and those fishing in deep waters are most likely to encounter the fish.
		The public should report lionfish sightings and collections to Paula Whitfield at the NOAA Beaufort Laboratory, (252) 728-8714, or by e-mail at paula.whitfield@noaa.gov.
	www.ncfisheries.net /recreational/lionfish.htm (181 words)

	NOAA National Ocean Service Education: Lionfish Discovery Story
		The lionfish's sharp, slender spines are located on the dorsal, anal, and pelvic fins.
		Lionfish are native to coral reefs in the warm, tropical waters of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans.
		Lionfish are ambush predators and may use their outstretched, fan-like pectoral fins to "corner" their prey.
	www.nos.noaa.gov /education/stories/lionfish/lion04_biology.html (771 words)

	Lionfish - Picture - MSN Encarta
		The venomous lionfish is the most spectacular member of the scorpionfish family.
		Its elaborate fins are supported by long, thin, hollow spines, each of which is connected to a venom sac.
		When threatened by a predator or handled by humans, these spines act as hypodermic needles, injecting the intruder with a toxin that causes excruciating pain and swelling.
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/RefMedia.aspx?refid=461534436 (58 words)

	National Park Service: World War II Warships in the Pacific
		USS Lionfish made two war patrols in the Pacific and is believed to have sunk an I-Class Japanese submarine and a 100-ton schooner.
		USS Lionfish is maintained in excellent physical condition and is displayed at Battleship Cove, Massachusetts, with the battleship USS Massachusetts and the destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.
		Displayed in the bunkroom of USS Lionfish is a memorial to the 52 American submarines lost during the war.
	www.cr.nps.gov /history/online_books/butowsky1/lionfish.htm (672 words)

	NOAA National Ocean Service Education: Lionfish Discovery Story
		Lionfish larvae may have been carried in the Gulf Stream to the northeast in a similar way.
		Lionfish swimming near the wreck of the Cedar Pride, a Lebanese freighter purposely sunk in 1986.
		Generally, species like the lionfish have not been perceived to pose a significant threat to marine ecosystems because they were not likely to survive long.
	www.nos.noaa.gov /education/stories/lionfish/lion02_invade.html (634 words)

	NOAA News Online (Story 2227)
		Lionfish (Pterois volitans/miles complex) are venomous coral reef fishes from the Indian and western Pacific oceans that have invaded East Coast waters.
		Lionfish are very popular in the aquarium trade and are commonly kept as aquarium pets.
		Lionfish are members of the Scorpion fish family that are well known for their venomous spine.
	www.noaanews.noaa.gov /stories2004/s2227.htm (669 words)

	Lionfish Observed off North Carolina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Officials are concerned because the lionfish is not a native species to the southeastern United States, and its venomous spines are dangerous to humans and other fish.
		One lionfish was collected by a recreational scuba diver, and scientists at the Beaufort Laboratory sent the specimen to a lionfish expert for positive identification.
		The dorsal, anal and pelvic spines of the lionfish are venomous.
	www.flmnh.ufl.edu /fish/InNews/lionfish2002.html (469 words)

	Lionfish - Pterois Volitans Care Requirements (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Lionfish are predators and you can expect them to act as such in your aquarium.
		Lionfish in the wild do most of their feeding during the dawn and dusk hours.
		Lionfish make great aquarium fish and can provide you and your friends with many years of entertainment and enjoyment.
	www.marineaquariumadvice.com /lionfish-pterois-volitans.html (1477 words)

	ANIMAL BYTES - Lionfish, Scorpionfish, & Stonefish
		A lionfish has a color pattern of contrasting reds and whites and possesses long feathery fins, which hide up to 18 dorsal spines.
		The vivid colors of a lionfish may act as a visual warning to potential enemies to stay away from its deadly spines.
		A lionfish can have as many as 18 dorsal spines, some of which can be as long as 36 cm (14 in.).
	seaworld.org /animal-info/animal-bytes/animalia/eumetazoa/coelomates/deuterostomes/chordata/craniata/osteichthyes/scorpaeniformes/lionfish-scorpionfish-stonefish.htm (384 words)

	Volitans Lionfish (Pterois volitans)
		Lionfish are related to the scorpion and deadly stonefishes.
		The volitans lionfish, can be identified by it's red and white vertical stripes along the body; large fan-like pectoral fins sparse with flesh, and tall banded spines on the dorsal fin.
		Lionfish are carnivores, and they should be kept on a meaty diet with occasional live fish or crustacean flesh as treats.
	www.flippersandfins.net /LionfishVolitans.htm (1213 words)

	The Lionfish Info Sheet: Captive Care and Home Husbandry by Frank Marini, Ph.D. - Reefkeeping.com
		In Dendriochirus lionfish, the pectoral rays do not reach the base of the caudal peduncle, and, in general, the fin rays are branched and form a solid fan shape by a connecting membrane that spans each fin ray.
		Lionfish are gluttonous and, if fed continuously, will grow too quickly (possibly resulting in health issues and a shortened life span) and generate undesirable amounts of waste in the tank water.
		As the lionfish moves in closer, preparing to swallow the food item, the pectoral fins are frequently tilted and shaken (most likely to distract the prey and, just as importantly, to allow the lionfish to focus on the eye of the food).
	www.reefkeeping.com /issues/2002-11/fm/feature/index.php (7540 words)

	The Lionfish
		The Lionfish, also known as the Turkey, Dragon and Scorpion Fish, is famous for its stunning fins and spines.
		It's no secret that Lionfish are voracious predators and thus need a constant supply of live foods.
		It is recommended to keep Lionfish in water with a salinity of 1.027 and a temperature between 75-79 degrees F. Breeding
	www.aquariacentral.com /fishinfo/marine/lionfish.htm (248 words)

	NOAA News Online (Story 2264)
		The Indo-Pacific lionfish, Pterois volitans, over the past four years established itself as the first Pacific marine fish known to populate Atlantic waters, particularly around reefs off the southeast United States.
		She cautions that catching a lionfish may cause painful stings from the fish's neurotoxins and that other fish species can be paralyzed when stung by lionfish.
		Lionfish are believed to pose particular risks to the local environment.
	www.noaanews.noaa.gov /stories2004/s2264.htm (577 words)

	Lionfish (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A Lionfish poses for a photograph, spreading its venomous spines for all to see.
		Lionfish live at coral reefs near islands in the Pacific Ocean.
		These spines protect the lionfish from predators, and can inject venom into a predator that attacks the lionfish.
	www.reefnews.com /reefnews/photos/lionfish.html (43 words)

	Lionfish, Pterois genus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Lionfish (this one is around 7 inches in length) are among the more toxic predators of the reef-- their dorsal fins (top along spine) are hollow barbs capable of injection poisonous venom into a predator unfortunate enough to approach too closely.
		Typically they assume a fanned-out, fins-erect posture when approached by a potential predator such as a diver, pointing the dorsal fins toward the threat.
		Lionfish are generally slow swimmers but are capable of lightning-quick moves over a few inches to strike out at unsuspecting victims, usually small fish.
	www.divegallery.com /lionfish.htm (145 words)

	The Lionfish Info Sheet: Captive Care and Home Husbandry by Frank Marini, Ph.D. - Reefkeeping.com
		I would say that housing a lionfish in a reef is your decision, as I have seen both beautiful reef tanks with dwarf lionfish as occupants, as well as a reef tank with no other fish life than a Volitans lionfish.
		It is important not to offer a lionfish large prey items, or large chunks of food, as reports have suggested that lionfish have been killed by food rotting in their gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
		It is unclear what causes this problem, but I have observed lionfish unintentionally ingesting substrate during feeding or banging their mouthparts into rockwork when hunting food items and this may account for part of the problem.
	www.reefkeeping.com /issues/2002-11/fm/feature (7540 words)

	Submarine Lionfish at Battleship Cove.
		A Balao-class submarine, USS Lionfish was laid down on 15 December 1942, launched on 7 November 1943, and commissioned on 1 November 1944.
		Lionfish was recommissioned on 31 January 1951, and headed for the East Coast for training cruises.
		After participating in NATO exercises and a Mediterranean cruise, she returned to the East Coast and was decommissioned at the Boston Navy Yard on 15 December 1953.
	www.battleshipcove.com /ss298-history.htm (592 words)

	Lionfish :: Saint Louis Zoo
		Lionfish are among the most venomous of all fish.
		Blending In Lionfish are some of the most spectacular-looking animals of the oceans, with their vivid vertical stripes and spiny rays.
		Though you wouldn’t think it to look at them, lionfish are actually well camouflaged in the watery world of the coral reefs.
	www.stlzoo.org /animals/abouttheanimals/fish/lionfish.htm (473 words)

	Lionfish!
		Lionfish go by many names; some call them Dragon Fish, some Turkey Fish, or Zebrafish, others Scorpion fish (which is the larger group’s name), and some--Red Firefish.
		However, in Maryland, just "Lionfish" seems to be the name of choice.
		Lionfish are some of the most exotic fish on the reefs, and they’re a great fish for the fish-only tank.
	members.tripod.com /mark26/lionfish1.html (546 words)

	Animal Planet :: Fish Guide -- Lionfish & Related
		Lionfish and Scorpionfish belong to the Scorpaenidae family.
		Lionfish are not usually aggressive toward aquarium owners and most stings result from inattentiveness while cleaning the aquarium.
		They are generally compatible with: Large Angelfish, Anglers & Frogfish, Boxfish, Eels, Groupers, Lionfish & Scorpionfish, Puffers and Tangs & Surgeons.
	animal.discovery.com /guides/fish/marine/lionintro.html (340 words)

	Neuroscience for Kids - Lionfish Invasion
		It's the lionfish (Pterois volitans) and it is packing a punch to the nervous system of anyone unlucky enough to touch it.
		Lionfish are native to the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, not the western Atlantic Ocean.
		The lionfish are spreading in their new habitat and have few natural predators in these waters.
	faculty.washington.edu /chudler/lion.html (332 words)

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