Specimen Information

Protemblemaria punctata
Protemblemaria punctata
(Warthead Blenny)
Marine Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1670453
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusProtemblemaria
Speciespunctata
Common NameWarthead Blenny
StateFL
CountyManatee
LocalityTampa Bay, near mouth of the bay, just south of Piney Point
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameTampa Bay
HUC8 Number03100206
HUC10 NameTampa Bay
HUC10 Number0310020607
HUC12 NameTampa Bay
HUC12 Number031002060700
Map
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Collection Day17
Collection Month8
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | shipping ballast water | hitch hiker on platforms
Statusunknown
CommentsSee voucher photos
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierP. Schofield, USGS
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected5
Size3cm
Photo
Protemblemaria punctata
Protemblemaria punctata


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/10/2024].

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