Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID291968
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateMS
CountyMadison
LocalityRoss Barnett Reservoir, Main Harbor Marina, W bank above spillway
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Pearl-Strong
HUC8 Number03180002
HUC10 NameRoss Barnett Reservoir-Pearl River
HUC10 Number0318000204
HUC12 NameMill Creek-Pearl River
HUC12 Number031800020404
Map
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Collection Year1974
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:25090
Author:Anonymous
Date:2012
Title:Museum collection records of Astronotus ocellatus from locations within the United States. Downloaded from FishNet on 20 November 2012.
Publisher:Anonymous
Reference 2
Ref. Number:20877
Author:Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
Date:2011
Title:Mississippi Museum of Natural Science - Ichthyology Collection.
Publisher:Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalMississippi Museum of Natural Science
Museum Cat NumberMMNS 6994
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Preserved1


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