Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID160878
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
LocalityCoral Gables waterway
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 Number0309020617
Map
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Collection Year1972
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:528
Author:Hogg, R.G.
Date:1976
Title:Established exotic cichlid fishes in Dade County, Florida.
Journal:Florida Scientist
Volume:39
Issue:2
Pages:97-103
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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