Specimen Information

Cichla ocellaris
Cichla ocellaris
(Butterfly Peacock Bass)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID262006
GroupFishes
GenusCichla
Speciesocellaris
Common NameButterfly Peacock Bass
StateFL
CountyCollier
LocalityGolden Gates Estates canal/lake system
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameBig Cypress Swamp
HUC8 Number03090204
HUC10 Number0309020405
Map
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Collection Day23
Collection Month6
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked illegally
Statusestablished
CommentsThe first report of a reproducing population outside of legally introduced locations in southeast Florida.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordlocale
VerifierPaul Shafland
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected25
Year Classadult
Size12-18 inches TL


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/26/2024].

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