Specimen Information

Hemichromis letourneuxi
Hemichromis letourneuxi
(African Jewelfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1335016
GroupFishes
GenusHemichromis
Speciesletourneuxi
Common NameAfrican Jewelfish
StateFL
CountyIndian River
Localityfreshwater ditch flowing into a mosquito impoundment at 45th St., east of US 1 and Indian River Boulevard, Vero Beach (17R 560043 3061333)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameVero Beach
HUC8 Number03080203
HUC10 NameSt. Sebastian River-Vero Beach Main Canal Frontal
HUC10 Number0308020303
HUC12 NameSt. Sebastian River-Indian River
HUC12 Number030802030307
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month1
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Commentstwo traps, 9 hours each
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierBill Loftus
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected39
Year Classadults


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/26/2024].

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