Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID269191
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateAK
CountyAnchorage
LocalityJewel Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameAnchorage
HUC8 Number19020401
HUC10 NameCampbell Creek
HUC10 Number1902040106
HUC12 NameNorth Fork Campbell Creek
HUC12 Number190204010603
Map
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Collection Year2002
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:19117
Author:Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date:2002
Title:Alaska aquatic nuisance species management plan.
Publisher:Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Pages:103 pp
CommentsSpecimens were found dead along the shoreline prior to ice formation on the lake.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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