Specimen Information

Cichlasoma urophthalma
Cichlasoma urophthalma
(Mayan Cichlid)
Fishes
Exotic
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Specimen ID291668
GroupFishes
GenusCichlasoma
Speciesurophthalma
Common NameMayan Cichlid
StateFL
CountyMonroe
LocalityKey Largo, east side of Overseas Highway (US 1) near mile marker 106.7.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Bay-Florida Keys
HUC8 Number03090203
HUC10 NameUpper Florida Keys
HUC10 Number0309020302
HUC12 NameUpper Florida Keys
HUC12 Number030902030200
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Collection Day30
Collection Month9
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsEDDMaps record #2463078.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierConnor, L.
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collectedmany (at least 50)
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Cichlasoma urophthalma
Cichlasoma urophthalma
Cichlasoma urophthalma

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/13/2026].

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