Specimen Information

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
(capybara)
Mammals
Exotic

Specimen ID1735985
GroupMammals
GenusHydrochoerus
Specieshydrochaeris
Common Namecapybara
StateFL
CountyCharlotte
LocalityOmitted by NAS
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCaloosahatchee
HUC8 Number03090205
HUC10 NameTelegraph Swamp
HUC10 Number0309020505
HUC12 NameLower Telegraph Swamp
HUC12 Number030902050502
Map
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Collection Day30
Collection Month9
Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity pet
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24369
Author:Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Date:2019
Title:EDDMapS: Early detection and distribution mapping system
Publisher:The University of Georgia
CommentsEDDMapS report ID: 8821702
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierFWCC Exotic Species Database Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission


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