Specimen Information

Hemichromis letourneuxi
Hemichromis letourneuxi
(African Jewelfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID242943
GroupFishes
GenusHemichromis
Speciesletourneuxi
Common NameAfrican Jewelfish
StateFL
CountyCollier
LocalityBig Cypress National Preserve, just of Loop Road, 2.5 miles south of U.S. Hwy 41
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBig Cypress Swamp
HUC8 Number03090204
HUC10 NameBig Cypress Swamp
HUC10 Number0309020410
HUC12 NameBig Cypress Swamp
HUC12 Number030902041000
Map
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Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14428
Author:Loftus, W.F.
Date:2004
Title:Inventory of freshwater fish species within Big Cypress National Preserve: The basis for a long-term sampling program.
Journal:Fact Sheet 2004-3131
Publisher:US Geolgoical Survey.
CommentsReference documents the first occurrence of Hemichromis letourneuxi from Big Cypress National Preserve, and it currently expanding its range southeastward.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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