Specimen Information

Rachycentron canadum
Rachycentron canadum
(Cobia)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1322299
GroupFishes
GenusRachycentron
Speciescanadum
Common NameCobia
CountryPeru
LocalityPacific Ocean, Peru, Tumbes Region
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameGuayaquil
HUC8 Number32017100
Map
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Collection Month9
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:29056
Author:Instituto del Mar del Peru
Date:2016
Title:IDENTIFICAN LA ESPECIE EXOTICA “Cobia” Rachycentron canadum EN AGUAS PERUANAS
CommentsThe identification of this exotic species was confirmed by analyzing specimens collected in different villages of the Tumbes Region, between the end of September and mid-December, as part of the catch of fishermen in the region.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collectedseveral


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