Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID271477
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateSC
CountyYork
LocalityLake Wylie, at south end off pier
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Catawba
HUC8 Number03050101
HUC10 NameLake Wylie-Catawba River
HUC10 Number0305010115
HUC12 NameTorrence Branch-Lake Wylie
HUC12 Number030501011508
Map
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Collection Day9
Collection Month8
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Commentsphotos
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordlocale
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size279mm; 579g
Photo
Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/13/2024].

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