Specimen Information

Cichlasoma urophthalma
Cichlasoma urophthalma
(Mayan Cichlid)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID257443
GroupFishes
GenusCichlasoma
Speciesurophthalma
Common NameMayan Cichlid
StateFL
CountyBrevard
LocalityNewfound Harbor on Merritt Island next to the Merritt Square mall
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 Day27
Collection Month4
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 TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineBrackish


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