Lionfish is type of marine fish. Lionfish is not endangered species that we should be concerned about. There are about 10 types of different species of lionfish. This invasive species can be found across the eastern coast of the United States. Lionfish prefer to live near coral reefs and in rock crevices. They are highly adaptable, and they have high reproduction rate, making their numbers in the wild large and stable.
The Lionfish is actually native to the ranges of the Indo-Pacific (South Pacific and Indian Oceans), even spreading as far as the Red Sea. Lionfish are a popular attraction to see in aquariums, however this is most likely the reason for their invasion. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), it
The Lionfish is actually native to the ranges of the Indo-Pacific (South Pacific and Indian Oceans), even spreading as far as the Red Sea. Lionfish are a popular attraction to see in aquariums, however this is most likely the reason for their invasion. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), it