Behavioral observations of lionfish at native Pacific and invaded Atlantic locations (Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Guam, Philippines) from 2009-2012 (Lionfish Invasion project)

<p>Behavioral observations of lionfish, with a focus on hunting activity throughout the day, at native Pacific (Guam and the Philippines) vs. invasive Atlantic locations (Bahamas and Caymans) to assess possible differences between ranges. Particular emphasis was placed on species hunted, time spent hunting and total numbers of kills and strikes. The investigators hypothesized that lionfish at invaded locations would have higher success at killing prey and spend less time hunting.</p> <p><strong>Related Publications:</strong><br /> Cure K., Benkwitt C.E., Kindinger T.L., Pickering E.A., Pusack T.J., McIlwain J.L, Hixon M.A. (2012) Comparative behavior of red lionfish <em>Pterois volitans</em> on native Pacific versus invaded Atlantic coral reefs. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 467: 181-192. DOI: <a href=\"http://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps09942 \" target=\"_blank\">10.3354/meps09942 </a><br /> <br /> Pusack, T.J., Kindinger T.L., Benkwitt C.E., Katherine, C. (submitted) Invasive red lionfish (<em>Pterois volitans</em>) grow faster and larger in the Atlantic Ocean than in their native Pacific range. Marine Ecology Progress Series.</p><p>本数据集为蓑鲉（lionfish）的行为观测数据，重点关注全日狩猎行为，观测地点覆盖其原生太平洋分布区域（关岛与菲律宾）与入侵大西洋分布区域（巴哈马与开曼群岛），旨在评估不同分布区间的行为差异。研究重点聚焦于被捕猎的猎物物种、狩猎耗时以及成功击杀与攻击的总次数。研究人员提出假说：入侵区域的蓑鲉猎物击杀成功率更高，且狩猎耗时更短。</p><p><strong>相关研究成果：</strong><br />Cure K., Benkwitt C.E., Kindinger T.L., Pickering E.A., Pusack T.J., McIlwain J.L, Hixon M.A. (2012) 《太平洋原生与大西洋入侵珊瑚礁中红蓑鲉（*Pterois volitans*）的行为比较》，《海洋生态学进展系列》，467卷：181-192。DOI: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps09942 " target="_blank">10.3354/meps09942 </a><br /><br />Pusack, T.J., Kindinger T.L., Benkwitt C.E., Katherine, C. (submitted) 《大西洋入侵红蓑鲉（*Pterois volitans*）的生长速度与体型均大于其太平洋原生种群》，《海洋生态学进展系列》。</p>