Specimen Information

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
(capybara)
Mammals
Exotic

Specimen ID276695
GroupMammals
GenusHydrochoerus
Specieshydrochaeris
Common Namecapybara
StateFL
CountyColumbia
LocalitySanta Fe River at Three Rivers Estates, Ft. White
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSanta Fe
HUC8 Number03110206
HUC10 NameCow Creek-Sante Fe River
HUC10 Number0311020607
HUC12 NameDouble Pond
HUC12 Number031102060704
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month7
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity fur farm
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimen (female) killed. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size72 lbs.
Number of Females1
Photo
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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