Red Lionfish (Pterois volitans) Invade San Salvador, Bahamas: No Early Effects on Coral and Fish Communities

Biological invaders are a leading contributor to global losses of biodiversity. A recent invader to the waters surrounding San Salvador, Bahamas, the red lionfish, Pterois volitans, was first reported in 2006; by 2009 they were common in waters 2-40 m deep around the island. Our study collected data...

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Main Authors: Amanda K Alexander, James M Haynes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of the Bahamas 2011-08-01
Series:International Journal of Bahamian Studies
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Online Access:https://journals.sfu.ca/cob/index.php/files/article/view/142