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Cichlasoma bimaculatum
(black acara)
Fishes
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID262115
GroupFishes
GenusCichlasoma
Speciesbimaculatum
Common Nameblack acara
StateFL
CountyPinellas
LocalityPond to the west of Nature's Preserve entrance and south of Old Dixie Hwy. Caught both large and small individuals. Lat/Lon 28.17 N 82.77 W.
HUC8 NameCrystal-Pithlachascotee
HUC8 Number3100207
Latitude28.17
Longitude-82.77
Lat-Long Sourcereported
Lat-Long AccuracyAccurate
Map
Day22
Month6 (June)
Year2009
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Contact[not displayed for privacy reasons]
Primary Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsIndividuals were caught and released.
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater





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