Current global area (×10 4 km 2 ) of suitable habitat of P. miles and P. volitans.

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Figure 2: Future potential geographic distribution of P. miles and P....

Figure 3: Niche differences of P. miles and P. volitans in different...

Figure 5: MESS and MoD analysis of P. miles and P. volitans under...

Figure 6: Dominant environmental factors. A: P. miles B: P. volitans

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Climate Change Impacts on Marine Invaders: Analyzing Future Distribution and Ecological Niche Shifts of Pterois miles and Pterois volitans

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Jan 2025

Yiyi Lu

Invasive lionfish species, Pterois miles and Pterois volitans, are poised for significant range expansion due to environmental changes and their intrinsic adaptability. Utilizing Species Distribution Models (SDMs), this study predicts a marked increase in the future spread of these species, particularly as non-suitable areas transform into highly s...