Specimen Information

Cichlasoma urophthalma
Cichlasoma urophthalma
(Mayan Cichlid)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1740266
GroupFishes
GenusCichlasoma
Speciesurophthalma
Common NameMayan Cichlid
StateFL
CountyBrevard
LocalityCocoa Beach, Ramp Rd boat launch
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCape Canaveral
HUC8 Number03080202
HUC10 NameBanana River-Newfound Harbor Frontal
HUC10 Number0308020201
HUC12 NameSouth Banana River
HUC12 Number030802020103
Map
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Collection Day31
Collection Month10
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsCaught in mangroves near boat launch area. Released alive.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierM. Neilson (U.S. Geological Survey)
Number Collected1
Number Released1
Photo
Mayan Cichlid suspended from fishing line, viewed from seat of kayak


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/4/2024].

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