Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1876617
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateGA
CountyChatham
LocalityPrivate Pond
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameOgeechee Coastal
HUC8 Number03060204
HUC10 NameLittle Ogeechee River
HUC10 Number0306020402
HUC12 NameSalt Creek-Little Ogeechee River
HUC12 Number030602040203
Map
Collection Day5
Collection Month2
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierJim Page (Georgia Department of Natural Resources)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Astronotus ocellatus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/17/2025].

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