Specimen Information

Heniochus acuminatus
Heniochus acuminatus
(pennant coralfish)
Marine Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1321254
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusHeniochus
Speciesacuminatus
Common Namepennant coralfish
StateFL
CountyBroward
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida, Captain Dan Wreck (off Pompano Beach)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NamePierce Shoal-Atlantic Ocean
HUC10 Number0309020618
HUC12 NamePierce Shoal-Atlantic Ocean
HUC12 Number030902061800
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month6
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
CommentsHabitat = wreck. Depth = 85 ft. See voucher photos. Observed additional times, in same location on 7/23 and 7/30/2016.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size8 cm
Photo
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Heniochus acuminatus
Heniochus acuminatus
Heniochus acuminatus
Heniochus acuminatus
Heniochus acuminatus
Heniochus acuminatus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/24/2024].

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