Specimen Information

Monopterus albus
Monopterus albus
(Asian Swamp Eel)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID154418
GroupFishes
GenusMonopterus
Speciesalbus
Common NameAsian Swamp Eel
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
LocalityC-111 Canal between water control structures S-18C and S-197 [Everglades south of Homestead]
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 Number0309020616
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month5
Collection Year2002
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased for food
Statusestablished
Commentsthird time caught in this area
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected5
Size232-617 mm; 15-405 g


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/27/2024].

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