Specimen Information

Heniochus sp.
Heniochus sp.
(bannerfish)
Marine Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID259132
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusHeniochus
Speciessp.
Common Namebannerfish
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida, West Palm Beach, Paul's Reef
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 Number0309020618
HUC12 Number030902061800
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month8
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
CommentsThis fish could only be identified as a "bannerfish" and not a specific species. The observer sighted this fish twice at this location within the past two years.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size5 inches


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/24/2024].

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