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    Details of this species in Panama
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Reported
    Source: González et al. 2009; USGS 2009; Schofield 2009
    Arrival Date: 2009
    Introduction:
    Species Notes for this Location:
    The lionfish has been recently reported from Panama (González et al. 2009). Three lionfish have been collected from Bocas del Toro between May and July 2009 (Schofield 2009). Although lionfish are not considered established in Panama at this time (August 2009), invasion is likely imminent (Schofield 2009).
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    Last Modified: 15/02/2010 1:10:23 p.m.
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