Specimen Information

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
(capybara)
Mammals
Exotic

Specimen ID1735990
GroupMammals
GenusHydrochoerus
Specieshydrochaeris
Common Namecapybara
StateFL
CountyGlades
LocalityOmitted by NAS
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCaloosahatchee
HUC8 Number03090205
HUC10 NameUpper Caloosahatchee River
HUC10 Number0309020503
HUC12 NameLower Cypress Branch
HUC12 Number030902050302
Map
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Collection Day29
Collection Month1
Collection Year2016
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: 4764684
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierFWCC Exotic Species Database


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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