Specimen Information

Macrognathus siamensis
Macrognathus siamensis
(Spotfin Spiny Eel)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID267626
GroupFishes
GenusMacrognathus
Speciessiamensis
Common NameSpotfin Spiny Eel
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
LocalityAvocado Creek [entire stretch], Everglades National Park
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameEverglades
HUC8 Number03090202
HUC10 Number0309020214
Map
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Collection Day18
Collection Month1
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsDead fish observed during an historic cold snap in South Florida, Jan 2010. See photo as an example of fishes observed at this location. New distribution record for this species.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordlocale
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected3
Photo
Macrognathus siamensis


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/19/2024].

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