Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1736663
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateFL
CountyLee
LocalityKing Canal
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCaloosahatchee
HUC8 Number03090205
HUC10 NameMiddle Caloosahatchee River
HUC10 Number0309020504
HUC12 NameMiddle Caloosahatchee River
HUC12 Number030902050407
Map
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Collection Day28
Collection Month4
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | released pet
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:41442
Author:Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area
Date:2023
Title:Southwest Florida Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area invasive fish roundup
CommentsCaught as part of the Southwest Florida Invasive Fish Roundup.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierMatthew Neilson, USGS
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/23/2024].

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