Specimen Information

Monopterus albus
Monopterus albus
(Asian Swamp Eel)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1321094
GroupFishes
GenusMonopterus
Speciesalbus
Common NameAsian Swamp Eel
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
LocalitySnake Creek Canal
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NameNorth Biscayne Bay
HUC10 Number0309020614
HUC12 NameRoyal Glades Canal
HUC12 Number030902061402
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month5
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:32414
Author:Schofield, P.J.
Date:2016
Title:Fish slam data Spring 2016 in south Florida
Publisher:U.S. Geological Survey
CommentsFish collected as part of "Fish Slam 2016". Fish were sent to Florida Museum of Natural History as voucher specimens.
Record TypePersonal communication
Museum Cat NumberUF 238355
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected5
Number Preserved5


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