Specimen Information

Dascyllus aruanus
Dascyllus aruanus
(whitetail damselfish)
Marine Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID261401
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusDascyllus
Speciesaruanus
Common Namewhitetail damselfish
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida, Riviera Beach, Lake Worth Lagoon, under the Blue Heron Bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NameEarman River-Boynton Inlet Frontal
HUC10 Number0309020610
HUC12 NameLake Worth Inlet-Boynton Inlet Frontal
HUC12 Number030902061003
Map
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Collection Day26
Collection Month4
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statuseradicated
CommentsOn 4/28/09, this fish was removed by REEF and sent to the National Aquarium to be placed on display.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordnation
DisposalNational Aquarium, Washington, D. C.
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size10 cm
Photo
Dascyllus aruanus
Dascyllus aruanus
Dascyllus aruanus
Dascyllus aruanus
Dascyllus aruanus
Dascyllus aruanus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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