Specimen Information

Geophagus sp.
Geophagus sp.
(eartheater)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID558772
GroupFishes
GenusGeophagus
Speciessp.
Common Nameeartheater
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
LocalitySnapper Creek Canal, Miami, from SW 97th Ave NW to Sunset Drive (SW 72nd St) Boat ramp at S end of SW 97th Ave
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NameTamiami Canal
HUC10 Number0309020615
HUC12 NameTamiami Canal
HUC12 Number030902061500
Map
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Collection Day12
Collection Month1
Collection Year1994
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium | escaped captivity aquaculture
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18857
Author:Florida Museum of Natural History
Date:2009
Title:Ichthyology Collection database.
Publisher:University of Florida
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalFlorida Museum of Natual History ichthyology collection
Museum Cat NumberUF 96391
VerifierNico, L.G.
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Preserved1


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