Specimen Information

Cichlasoma urophthalma
Cichlasoma urophthalma
(Mayan Cichlid)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1398123
GroupFishes
GenusCichlasoma
Speciesurophthalma
Common NameMayan Cichlid
StateFL
CountyCollier
LocalityGolden Gate Canal system, canal on the east side of I-75 between exits 105 and 107.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBig Cypress Swamp
HUC8 Number03090204
HUC10 NameNaples Frontal
HUC10 Number0309020405
HUC12 NameGolden Gate Drain
HUC12 Number030902040503
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month4
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaycanal
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24369
Author:Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Date:2019
Title:EDDMapS: Early detection and distribution mapping system
Publisher:The University of Georgia
CommentsI can catch at least 20 in 2 hours in that stretch of canal, it's infested with them. But I can't eat all that fish, what should I do with it?; EDDMapS report
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year ClassAdult(s)


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