Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID269216
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateIN
CountyWhitley
LocalityBlue Lake [~2 mi W of Churubusco]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEel
HUC8 Number05120104
HUC10 NameBlue River
HUC10 Number0512010401
HUC12 NameMud Run-Blue River
HUC12 Number051201040102
Map
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Collection Day27
Collection Month1
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:15741
Author:Seng, P., and G. White.
Date:2003
Title:Indiana aquatic nuisance species (ANS) management plan.
Publisher:Indiana Dept of Natural Resources.
Commentsfound dead.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size10 in


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