NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species

Specimen Information

Cichlasoma bimaculatum
(black acara)
Fishes
Exotic to United States

Specimen ID277754
GroupFishes
GenusCichlasoma
Speciesbimaculatum
Common Nameblack acara
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
LocalitySouth end of Hialeah canal at SW 12th Street bridge, between Milam Dairy and Perimeter Road, West Miami.
HUC8 NameEverglades
HUC8 Number3090202
Map
Collection Day31
Collection Month10
Collection Year1970
Year AccuracyActual
Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18857
Date:2009
Title:Florida Museum of Natural History - Ichthyology Collection Database.
Publisher:Florida Museum of Natural History.
Reference 2
Ref. Number:20969
Author:Florida Museum of Natural History.
Date:2011
Title:Complete collection records of US holdings of Cichlasoma bimaculatum and Hoplosternum littorale at FLMNH. Provided by Rob Robins on 20 July 2011.
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalFlorida Museum of Natural History
Museum Cat NumberUF 93551
VerifierSmith-Vanez, W.F.
Fresh Marine IntroFreshwater
Size27-98 mm SL
No Preserved25


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2013]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/19/2013].

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