Scuba Season
Least Concern· population increasing· assessed 2016

Lionfish

Pterois volitans

Sighting evidence at King Cruiser Wreck, Phuket

Lionfish

Photo: 808_Diver · CC BY-NC

The red lionfish drapes its venomous spines along the wreck's interior passages and railings, using the structure as ambush habitat. On the King Cruiser the population is notably large: the enclosed car decks trap small fish and create ideal hunting conditions. Divers should maintain at least 0.5 m clearance from any overhang as lionfish are stationary and easily brushed.

Evidence at this site

0 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

No date on file
How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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