Where on the food chain is lion fish?

Here's why:

* They are carnivores: Lionfish primarily eat smaller fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates.

* They have few natural predators: In their native Indo-Pacific region, some sharks, moray eels, and large groupers might prey on them. However, in the Atlantic Ocean, where they are an invasive species, they have few natural predators. This allows them to thrive and outcompete native fish.

Therefore, lionfish are considered apex predators in the areas where they are invasive, playing a significant role in disrupting the local ecosystem by decimating native fish populations.