Specimen Information

Cichlasoma urophthalma
Cichlasoma urophthalma
(Mayan Cichlid)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID282117
GroupFishes
GenusCichlasoma
Speciesurophthalma
Common NameMayan Cichlid
StateFL
CountyLee
LocalityCulvert Creek
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCharlotte Harbor
HUC8 Number03100103
HUC10 NameEast Charlotte Harbor Frontal
HUC10 Number0310010301
HUC12 NameYucca Pen Creek Frontal
HUC12 Number031001030103
Map
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Collection Month7
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:19459
Author:Adams, A.J., and R.K. Wolfe
Date:2007
Title:Occurrence and persistence of non-native Cichlasoma urophthalmus (family Cichlidae) in estuarine habitats of south-west Florida (USA): environmental controls and movement patterns.
Journal:Marine and Freshwater Research
Volume:58
Pages:921-930
CommentsCreeks sampled between February 2003 and December 2005. First cichlids found June 2003.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected163


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/20/2024].

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