Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID263281
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateOH
CountyJefferson
LocalityOhio River, Toronto, Newburg Landing
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper Ohio
HUC8 Number05030101
Map
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Collection Day9
Collection Month9
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
CommentsSee voucher photos.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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