Specimen Information

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
(capybara)
Mammals
Exotic

Specimen ID1736016
GroupMammals
GenusHydrochoerus
Specieshydrochaeris
Common Namecapybara
StateFL
CountyColumbia
LocalityOmitted by NAS
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Suwannee
HUC8 Number03110201
HUC10 NameRobinson Creek-Suwannee River
HUC10 Number0311020107
HUC12 NameFalling Creek
HUC12 Number031102010703
Map
+
Collection Day13
Collection Month9
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: 4864905
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/6/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.