lionfish
noun
li·on·fish
ˈlī-ən-ˌfish 
: any of several scorpaenid fishes (genus Pterois) of the Indian Ocean and the tropical Pacific that are brilliantly striped and barred with elongated fins and venomous dorsal spines
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To put that into perspective, [participants] removed roughly 25,000 lionfish during this two-day derby, and a little more than 5,000 in the pre-derby that started in February.
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Rayna O'Nan, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
Scientists tested lionfish from 74 locations in the Caribbean and found that less than one percent contained high levels of ciguatera.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The Spanish chef’s fine-dining concept is an homage to the glories of the world’s oceans, with a strong emphasis on the bounty of the local waters that includes lionfish, Mahi Mahi, and an entire menu section devoted entirely to various renditions of conch.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Cactus Blue Locals will tell you that some of the best food on Bonaire is found at the island's food trucks, and that's particularly true at Cactus Blue, where lionfish burgers are a favorite with locals and visitors alike.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
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Rayna O'Nan, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
Scientists tested lionfish from 74 locations in the Caribbean and found that less than one percent contained high levels of ciguatera.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The Spanish chef’s fine-dining concept is an homage to the glories of the world’s oceans, with a strong emphasis on the bounty of the local waters that includes lionfish, Mahi Mahi, and an entire menu section devoted entirely to various renditions of conch.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Cactus Blue Locals will tell you that some of the best food on Bonaire is found at the island's food trucks, and that's particularly true at Cactus Blue, where lionfish burgers are a favorite with locals and visitors alike.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Lionfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lionfish. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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