NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species

Specimen Information

Zebrasoma veliferum
(sailfin tang)
Fishes
Exotic to United States

Specimen ID286012
GroupFishes
GenusZebrasoma
Speciesveliferum
Common Namesailfin tang
StateFL
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida, north end of the Boynton Beach Reef
HUC8 NameFloridian
HUC8 Number25060000
Map
Collection Day12
Collection Month8
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
CommentsSpecimen observed. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh Marine IntroMarine
Number Collected1
Size28 cm
Photo



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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2013]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/23/2013].

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