Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID278630
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateIN
CountyBartholomew
LocalityPlover Pit in Driftwood State Fishing Area
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDriftwood
HUC8 Number05120204
HUC10 NameDriftwood River
HUC10 Number0512020409
HUC12 NameLick Creek-Driftwood River
HUC12 Number051202040903
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month8
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Astronotus ocellatus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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