Specimen Information

Hemichromis letourneuxi
Hemichromis letourneuxi
(African Jewelfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1711148
GroupFishes
GenusHemichromis
Speciesletourneuxi
Common NameAfrican Jewelfish
StateFL
CountyCollier
LocalityCanal off 47th Ave
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBig Cypress Swamp
HUC8 Number03090204
HUC10 NameNaples Frontal
HUC10 Number0309020405
HUC12 NameHorsepen Slough
HUC12 Number030902040501
Map
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Collection Day27
Collection Month7
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | dispersed flood
Statusestablished
CommentsAbout 50 jewel cichlids were caught with a crab trap in the front ditch. This ditch only holds water during rainy season. Safe assumption is that the fish came from the canal at the end of the street about 100 yards away.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierWesley Daniel (USGS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected50
Photo
Hemichromis letourneuxi
Hemichromis letourneuxi
Hemichromis letourneuxi


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/20/2024].

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