Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID254200
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateIN
CountyNewton
LocalityKankakee River near Schneider
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameKankakee
HUC8 Number07120001
HUC10 NameBeaver Lake Ditch-Kankakee River
HUC10 Number0712000112
HUC12 NameBeaver Lake Ditch-Kankakee River
HUC12 Number071200011205
Map
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Collection Day13
Collection Month7
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Commentsphotos
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordstate
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size14"
Photo
Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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