Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID270743
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StatePA
CountyMontgomery
LocalityPerkiomen Creek at Camp Rd crossing, near Branchwood Park in Franconia
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSchuylkill
HUC8 Number02040203
HUC10 NamePerkiomen Creek
HUC10 Number0204020308
HUC12 NameEast Branch Perkiomen Creek
HUC12 Number020402030807
Map
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Collection Day18
Collection Month7
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Commentsphoto
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierPam Fuller - USGS
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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