Specimen Information

Zebrasoma velifer
Zebrasoma velifer
(sailfin tang)
Marine Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID259615
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusZebrasoma
Speciesvelifer
Common Namesailfin tang
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida, Boynton Beach, Gulfstream Ledge
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameFloridian
HUC8 Number32007000
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month12
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
Commentsobserved
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size35 cm
Photo
Zebrasoma velifer
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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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