Specimen Information

Melanochromis johannii
Melanochromis johannii
(blue mbuna)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID32724
GroupFishes
GenusMelanochromis
Speciesjohannii
Common Nameblue mbuna
StateHI
CountyHonolulu
Localitya stream below a reservoir on the island of Oahu
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameOahu
HUC8 Number20060000
HUC10 Number2006000001
Map
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Collection Year1992
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Commentsfirst reported 1992, established by 1994
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest RecordState
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/18/2024].

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