The low-latitude habitats of the South American reef system have a high endemism and
represent important stepping-stones due to the connectivity with Amazon and Caribbean …

After successful invasions in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, lionfish (Pterois spp.) have
recently invaded another important biogeographical region—the Brazilian Province. In this …

Invasive species often severely impact ecosystems and human activities in the areas that
they invade. The lionfishes Pterois miles and P. volitans are regarded as the most successful …

The richness of marine teleost fishes from the tropical northeastern Brazilian coast was
compiled through an extensive search of published species records and of voucher …

In 2020, multiple lionfish (Pterois spp.) records along the equatorial Southwestern (SW)
Atlantic revealed a new expansion of these potentially damaging invasive populations …

Biodiversity redistribution is occurring at an unprecedented pace, with one prominent
example being the invasion of the lionfish (Pterois miles) in the Mediterranean Sea, altering …

Rocky shores are prominent features of the Brazilian SE-S coast that define the coastal
contour in the region and are interspersed by sand beaches. The intertidal and subtidal …

In the decades since their introduction, invasive Red lionfish (Pterois volitans) have spread
throughout reefs across the entire tropical western Atlantic Ocean (TWA). Adult lionfish are …

Research effort concerning biological invasions has increased significantly but the pressure
of multiple vectors of introduction (MVI) on coastal areas is still poorly understood. The aim …

Coral reefs are places of remarkable scenic beauty, with colorful biodiversity and associated
with clear and warm waters. Visiting a reef system usually carries a sense of adventure and …