Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1321118
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
Localityculvert at SW 162nd Ave and SW 88th St
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NameCoral Gables
HUC10 Number0309020616
HUC12 NameBlack Creek Canal
HUC12 Number030902061602
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month5
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
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 observed as part of "Fish Slam 2016".
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected0/1


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