Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1464759
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateTX
CountyBexar
LocalitySan Antonio River, adjacent to Brackenridge Municipal Golf Course
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper San Antonio
HUC8 Number12100301
Map

NAS ARM

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Collection Day4
Collection Month7
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size9-12” long
Photo
Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/23/2024].

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