Lionfish predators in the Caribbean

Have you ever seen a grouper/snapper/shark/eel take a lionfish that had not been speared?

  • Yes I have

    Votes: 6 12.2%

  • No, never

    Votes: 43 87.8%
  • Total voters
    49
  • Poll closed .

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tarponchik:
I've seen large Queen Trigger taking a Lionfish from a spear. I'd say, large TF such as the Queen and Oceanic are perfectly equipped to hunt LF.
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Wouldn't it be something if they learn to pick off the spines, like they do with urchins?
 
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