Specimen Information

Cichlasoma urophthalma
Cichlasoma urophthalma
(Mayan Cichlid)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID257436
GroupFishes
GenusCichlasoma
Speciesurophthalma
Common NameMayan Cichlid
StateFL
CountyBrevard
LocalityCanal on Merritt Island, just southwest of the corner of Angler St and Trout St
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCape Canaveral
HUC8 Number03080202
HUC10 NameBanana River-Newfound Harbor Frontal
HUC10 Number0308020201
HUC12 NameNewfound Harbor
HUC12 Number030802020102
Map
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Collection Day13
Collection Month3
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18195
Author:Paperno, R., R. Ruiz-Carus, J.M. Krebs, and C.C. McIvor
Date:2008
Title:Range expansion of the Mayan cichlid Cichlasoma urophthalmus (Pisces, Ciclidae), above 28°N latitude in Florida.
Journal:Florida Scientist
Volume:71
Issue:4
Pages:293-304
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalFWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Museum Cat NumberFSBC 19956
Freshwater/MarineBrackish
Number Collected3
Size10.4-16 cm SL
Number Preserved3
Number of Females1
Number of Breeding Males2


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/22/2024].

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