Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1710577
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateMO
CountyJackson
LocalityBlue Springs Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Missouri-Crooked
HUC8 Number10300101
HUC10 NameLittle Blue River
HUC10 Number1030010102
HUC12 NameEast Fork Little Blue River
HUC12 Number103001010205
Map
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Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Reference 1
Ref. Number:39979
Author:Graham, B.
Date:2020
Title:MDC says don't dump aquariums to avoid spreading invasive species
Publisher:Missouri Department of Conservation
Record TypeLiterature
Number Collected1
Size10 in


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/23/2024].

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