Specimen Information

Chitala ornata
Chitala ornata
(Clown Knifefish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1321110
GroupFishes
GenusChitala
Speciesornata
Common NameClown Knifefish
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach
LocalityC-51 Canal near twentymile bend
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEverglades
HUC8 Number03090202
HUC10 NameConservation Area 1
HUC10 Number0309020205
HUC12 NameConservation Area 1
HUC12 Number030902020500
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month5
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
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".
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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