Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID263327
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateIN
CountyElkhart
LocalitySt. Joseph River, High Dive Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSt. Joseph
HUC8 Number04050001
HUC10 NamePuterbaugh Creek-Saint Joseph River
HUC10 Number0405000120
HUC12 NameSheep Creek-Saint Joseph River
HUC12 Number040500012004
Map
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Collection Month9
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
CommentsCollected. See voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus


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