Specimen Information

Chromileptes altivelis
Chromileptes altivelis
(Panther Grouper)
Marine Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID275003
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusChromileptes
Speciesaltivelis
Common NamePanther Grouper
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, Florida, Palm Beach, Phil Foster Park off the Blue Heron Bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NameEarman River-Boynton Inlet Frontal
HUC10 Number0309020610
HUC12 NameLake Worth Inlet-Boynton Inlet Frontal
HUC12 Number030902061003
Map
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Collection Day27
Collection Month3
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
Commentsone specimen sighted several times between 27 March and 3 April. Attempted collection on 2 and 3 April; unsuccessful.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1
Size10 inches
Photo
Chromileptes altivelis


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/17/2024].

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