Specimen Information

Odonus niger
Odonus niger
(Red-toothed Triggerfish)
Marine Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1657507
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusOdonus
Speciesniger
Common NameRed-toothed Triggerfish
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida, Riviera Beach, Blue Heron Bridge
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
Map
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Collection Day12
Collection Month5
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:35729
Author:REEF
Date:2021
Title:Exotic Species Sighting Program and Volunteer Survey Project Database
Reference 2
Ref. Number:42993
Date:2021
Title:Gulf & south Atlantic regional panel on aquatic invasive species minutes
Pages:34 pp.
CommentsFish was first observed on 5/9/2021 and collected alive 5/12/2021. It will be put on live exhibit at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. See voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
DisposalPhillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science - Miami, FL
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size10-12 cm
Photo
Odonus niger
Odonus niger
Odonus niger


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/13/2024].

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