Although originally from the Indian and Pacific oceans, they have now expanded and are invading the western Atlantic, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.
The fishermen in Skyros and Evia were surprised by the appearance of the undeniably impressive fish-invaders.
It is about the lionfish, which is very impressive on the bottom, but requires a lot of attention when caught because its spines are very toxic.
In any case, according to fishermen, it is an excellent appetizer since it has very tasty meat, but it needs a lot of care in its consumption.
We had a recent incident of locating such a fish today when a lionfish was caught by a speargun, which, as he mentions, can’t wait to taste it while at the same time studying its impressive image.
What is a lionfish?
Members of the genus Pterois are known by the name lionfish or lionfish, which is a genus of poisonous tropical marine fish of the Scorpainidae family. Lionfish are characterized by their intense coloration with red, white, black and cream stripes, impressive pectoral fins and poisonous spines.
Lionfish are popular aquarium fish.
Although originally from the Indian and Pacific oceans, they have now expanded and are invading the western Atlantic, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.
Lionfish can live from 5 to 15 years and have complex courtship and mating behaviors.
Females release two mucus-filled egg clusters, which can contain up to 15,000 eggs.
Studies on the reproductive habits of lionfish have increased significantly over the past decade.
All the species are iconic: they have conspicuous coloration with strongly contrasting stripes and large projecting fins, emphasizing their ability to defend themselves.
How dangerous it is
Lionfish are known for their poisonous spines, an unusual feature of marine fish.
The strength of their venom makes them extremely predatory and dangerous to fishermen and divers.
The venom produces negative inotropic and chronotropic actions when administered to frog and mollusc hearts and has caused a drop in blood pressure in rabbits.
These effects are believed to be due to the release of nitric oxide.
In humans, the venom can cause systemic effects such as very severe pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, difficulty breathing, convulsions, dizziness, redness in the affected area, headache, numbness, paresthesia, heartburn, diarrhea and sweating.
Rarely, such bites can cause temporary paralysis of the limbs, heart failure, and even death.
Deaths are common in very young children, the elderly, people with weak immune systems, or people who are allergic to their venom.
Their venom is rarely fatal to healthy adults, but some species have enough venom to cause extreme discomfort for several days. However, the venom can cause anaphylaxis, a serious and often life-threatening condition that requires immediate emergency medical treatment, in allergic individuals.
Serious allergic reactions to Pterois venom include chest pain, severe breathing difficulties, drop in blood pressure, swelling of the tongue, sweating, runny nose, or slurred speech.
Such reactions can be fatal if left untreated.
Lionfish is edible if properly prepared.
SOURCE: EVIMA
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