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Lionfish no match for big groupers

Despite its invasive success, the lionfish can't withstand grouper appetites

TOXIC BUT TASTY  Lionfish are invasive throughout U.S. and Caribbean waters, but groupers seem to be a predator of these venomous fish.

Don DeMaria/USGS

By Janet Raloff

- More than 2 years ago

Initially all but ignored by native predators, the beautiful but venomous lionfish — an Asian native — has been spreading widely and rapidly throughout eastern U.S.