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Invasive lionfish reach Brazil’s largest coral reefs. Local fishers fight back

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Briefings

Invasive lionfish (Pterois volitans) have reached Brazil's Abrolhos reefs, the largest in the South Atlantic, where they prey on endangered species like the goliath grouper. Fishers in Porto Seguro caught at least 440 individuals recently, prompting local government intervention. The species, native to the Indo-Pacific, has no natural predators in Brazil and is already impacting coral ecosystems globally.

Key points

• Fishers caught at least 440 invasive lionfish off Porto Seguro in recent weeks.
• Lionfish are native to the Indo-Pacific and Red Sea but have no natural predators in Brazil's coastline.

Context

Lionfish (Pterois volitans) are native to the Indo-Pacific and Red Sea, have no natural predators along Brazil's coastline, and are preying upon the young of local species. They have already damaged coral reef ecosystems in the North Atlantic, including the Caribbean, and have reportedly reached the Abrolhos reefs, the largest and richest reef system in the South Atlantic.

Limitations

The extent of lionfish presence at Abrolhos has not yet been measured. Specific numbers of endangered species affected, such as the goliath grouper and blue parrotfish, are not confirmed. The article was originally published on Mongabay, and the evidence is untrusted data.

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