Featured Invader: Lionfish

Equipped with venomous defensive spines and voracious appetites, these reef predators are destabilizing Florida's fragile marine habitats. Explore our guide to help track, harvest, and safely prepare this delicious invasive threat.

Featured Lionfish
Threat Status

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Invasive Species Database

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