Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID237287
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StatePR
CountyTrujillo Alto
LocalityLoiza Reservoir
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEastern Puerto Rico
HUC8 Number21010005
HUC10 NameRio Grande de Loiza Watershed
HUC10 Number2101000504
HUC12 NameRio Grande de Loiza at Carraizo Dam
HUC12 Number210100050409
Map
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Collection Month2
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Commentsvery common
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Specimen ImpactIt has become a favorite of fishermen and has probably displaced to some extent other predatory fish, such as Micropterus salmoides and Cichla ocellaris. It also seems to be controlled somewhat by the presence of other aggresive species, such as Amphilophus citrinellus, and A. labiatus.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/24/2024].

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