Specimen Information

Dascyllus melanurus
Dascyllus melanurus
(blacktailed humbug)
Fishes
Exotic
Collection Info
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Specimen ID1932739
GroupFishes
GenusDascyllus
Speciesmelanurus
Common Nameblacktailed humbug
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida, Riviera Beach, Phil Foster State Park, Blue Heron Bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NameEarman River-Boynton Inlet Frontal
HUC10 Number0309020610
HUC12 NameLake Worth Inlet-Boynton Inlet Frontal
HUC12 Number030902061003
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Collection Day22
Collection Month2
Collection Year2026
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased | released aquarium
Statusunknown
CommentsTwo individuals observed
Record TypeSpecimen
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected2
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Dascyllus melanurus

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [6/8/2026].

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