Specimen Information

Monopterus albus
Monopterus albus
(Asian Swamp Eel)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1872880
GroupFishes
GenusMonopterus
Speciesalbus
Common NameAsian Swamp Eel
StateFL
CountySarasota
Locality[Unnamed pond] near Little Sarasota Bay
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSarasota Bay
HUC8 Number03100201
HUC10 NameLittle Sarasota Bay Frontal
HUC10 Number0310020102
HUC12 NameLittle Sarasota Bay Frontal
HUC12 Number031002010204
Map
Collection Day1
Collection Month8
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | released aquarium
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierMatt Neilson (USGS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Monopterus albus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/20/2026].

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