Specimen Information

Monopterus albus
Monopterus albus
(Asian Swamp Eel)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1877767
GroupFishes
GenusMonopterus
Speciesalbus
Common NameAsian Swamp Eel
StateFL
CountyHillsborough
LocalityFlorida, Tampa, observed in road on Interlake Dr.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameTampa Bay
HUC8 Number03100206
HUC10 NameRocky Creek-Sweetwater Creek Frontal
HUC10 Number0310020602
HUC12 NameDouble Bayou-Rocky Creek Frontal
HUC12 Number031002060202
Map
Collection Day10
Collection Month10
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | dispersed flood
Statusestablished
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Monopterus albus
Monopterus albus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/19/2026].

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