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Biology
Ashley N. Peterson, Matthew J. McHenry
Summary: This study examines the strategy of red lionfish in pursuing faster prey. The behavior of successfully capturing prey is defined as the "persistent-predation strategy", which includes pure pursuit, uninterrupted motion, and high success rate in strike.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura del Rio, Zenaida Maria Navarro-Martinez, Dorka Cobian-Rojas, Pedro Pablo Chevalier-Monteagudo, Jorge A. Angulo-Valdes, Leandro Rodriguez-Viera
Summary: This review analyzes the biology and ecology of lionfish as an invasive species, with a focus on Cuba. It is found that lionfish has successfully established in Cuban waters, with high population density and reproductive capacity. Further studies are needed to assess the impact of lionfish on ecosystems and develop effective control strategies.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eric G. Johnson, Angelina Dichiera, Danielle Goldberg, MaryKate Swenarton, James Gelsleichter
Summary: The study found that mercury levels in lionfish increase with size, vary by location and sex, but overall, the mercury levels in lionfish are lower than other commonly consumed marine fishes, posing a low risk to consumption.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Karla Fernanda Loya-Cancino, Luis Enrique Angeles-Gonzalez, Carlos Yanez-Arenas, Carlos Napoleon Ibarra-Cerdena, Ivan Velazquez-Abunader, Alfonso Aguilar-Perera, Victor Manuel Vidal-Martinez
Summary: This study evaluated the current and future potential risk of lionfish populations during climate change scenarios using the MaxEnt model. The results showed that lionfish may expand their suitable habitats to higher latitudes under mild warming scenarios, but may become less suitable in tropical latitudes under the warmest scenario. These findings are important for resource managers for fisheries and consumption planning.
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Environmental Sciences
Raven D. Blakeway, Alexander Q. Fogg, Michelle A. Johnston, Jay R. Rooker, Glenn A. Jones
Summary: This study assesses the population characteristics and removal efforts of Indo-Pacific lionfish in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) in the Gulf of Mexico. The results show that lionfish in FGBNMS have lower densities, slower growth rates, and can reach older ages compared to lionfish in other regions. This suggests that FGBNMS may exhibit natural resilience to the lionfish invasion.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Ethan T. Woodyard, Arielle E. Bierman, Jonnel J. Edwards, J. Christine Finney, Thomas G. Rosser, Matt J. Griffin, David P. Marancik
Summary: This study discovered myxozoan plasmodia parasites in the invasive red lionfish, P. volitans, which is the first report of its kind. Examination of the lionfish tissues revealed severe inflammation and tissue necrosis associated with the parasites, providing rare evidence of pathogen-associated lesions in invasive lionfish.
DISEASES OF AQUATIC ORGANISMS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Margaret E. Hunter, Caitlin E. Beaver, Nathan A. Johnson, Eleanor K. Bors, Antonio A. Mignucci-Giannoni, Brian R. Silliman, Dayne Buddo, Linda Searle, Edgardo Diaz-Ferguson
Summary: The study shows that after examining mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences from lionfish collected in different regions, it was found that Florida was not the sole source of the introduced red lionfish, supporting alternative invasion scenarios.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcelo O. Soares, Caroline V. Feitosa, Tatiane M. Garcia, Kelly Ferreira Cottens, Bruno Vinicius, Sandra Vieira Paiva, Oscar de Sousa Duarte, Livio Moreira Gurjao, Grasielle Dayse de Vasconcelos Silva, Rafaela Camargo Maia, Diego M. Previatto, Pedro B. M. Carneiro, Edna Cunha, Antonio Carlos Amancio, Claudio L. S. Sampaio, Carlos E. L. Ferreira, Pedro H. C. Pereira, Luiz A. Rocha, Tallita C. L. Tavares, Tommaso Giarrizzo
Summary: This article reports the continuous invasion of lionfish along the Brazilian coast and highlights the adaptability of this species to different environments. The presence of lionfish in coastal northeast Brazil and their abundance in artificial structures suggest the need for urgent management plans. The study also emphasizes the difficulty of capturing lionfish due to their adaptability.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Alex K. Bogdanoff, Kyle W. Shertzer, Craig A. Layman, Jennifer K. Chapman, Marc L. Fruitema, Jennifer Solomon, Julie Sabattis, Stephanie Green, James A. Morris
Summary: This study introduces the concept of optimum lionfish yield (OLY) to manage invasive lionfish fisheries, considering local ecological health and using indicators to quantify management targets. Results suggest that fishing at rates above MSY levels significantly reduces population abundance compared to rates below MSY, with minimal impacts on yield.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hanaa Sarhan, Redouan Bshary
Summary: The decision rules underlying cooperative hunting can vary from simple to complex. In an experimental study, active recruitment, coordination, and alternating striking were observed in dwarf lionfish Dendrochirus zebra, which received significant attention. It was hypothesized that coordinated hunting may also contribute to the successful invasion of another lionfish species, Pterois miles, in the Caribbean. However, no recruitment signaling was found in P. miles in its native range, the Red Sea. The study further tested for coordinated movements and alternation in strikes, and found that P. miles in the Red Sea does not use any coordination to hunt prey.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hanaa Sarhan, Redouan Bshary
Summary: The study investigated an invasive lionfish species in the Red Sea and found no evidence of cooperative hunting in the field. Laboratory experiments also showed that the fin flaring pattern observed in lionfish was not directed at potential partners, suggesting it may be a swimming mode rather than a cooperative hunting signal.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isabel Acosta-Coley, Maria Cabarcas-Montalvo, Ricardo Enrique Hernandez-Lambrano, Lucellys Sierra-Marquez, Camilo Valcarcel-Castellanos, Diego Duque, Sebastian Martinez-Silva, Milena Marrugo, Milena Benavides-Serrato
Summary: Lionfish, invasive species in the Caribbean, are being controlled through capture and consumption strategies in the Corales del Rosario y San Bernardo National Natural Park. Total mercury levels in muscle were measured for the first time, ranging from 0.01 to 0.38 µg/g, with compliance to consumption regulations. However, a precautionary approach and continuous monitoring are strongly advised due to potential daily health risks.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tal Gavriel, Renanel Pickholtz, Jonathan Belmaker
Summary: This study found large individual-level variability in depth preference and diel activity in the common lionfish, which may contribute to its success in invading the Mediterranean Sea. Additionally, the behavioral differences among individuals could impact mitigation efforts, as nocturnal individuals from deeper waters may replenish diurnally culled shallow-water populations.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Brenda Iveth Murillo-Perez, Juan Jacobo Schmitter-Soto, Dorka Cobian-Rojas, Roberto Luis Herrera-Pavon
Summary: The study found a high trophic overlap between the invasive lionfish and potential competitors, indicating direct competition for prey. It suggests continuing culling programs for lionfish and monitoring the abundance of possible native competitors to reduce competition.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
M. F. Huseyinoglu, V Demir, Y. Arda, M. Draman, M. B. Yokes
Summary: This study explored the rapid expansion of the invasive lionfish in the southwestern coast of Turkey, providing an understanding of the expected range expansion based on a temporal perspective. Fish count observations were conducted using underwater visual census and citizen science approaches, revealing an increasing trend in fish numbers. Conservation efforts to decrease the lionfish population have already been initiated in the region.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mohammadhossein Movassaghghazani, Nazanin Shabansalmani
Summary: The study revealed high levels of AFM1 in both breast milk and powdered milk samples in Tehran, with some samples exceeding the established limits. Therefore, monitoring and regulating toxin levels in these products is crucial for maternal and infant health.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Defeng Wen, Wantong Han, Quan Chen, Guanhui Qi, Mengling Gao, Pu Guo, Yu Liu, Zhongyuan Wu, Shulin Fu, Qirong Lu, Yinsheng Qiu
Summary: Luteolin can inhibit FB1-induced intestinal inflammatory injury by inhibiting the activation of NF-kappa B and ERK signaling pathways, according to network pharmacology and in vitro experiments.