Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID32412
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateGA
CountyCrisp
LocalityGum Creek, at route 41 bridge near prison camp
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Flint
HUC8 Number03130006
HUC10 NameFlint River-Lake Blackshear
HUC10 Number0313000606
HUC12 NameMiddle Gum Creek
HUC12 Number031300060604
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month6
Collection Year1991
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size304 mm; 756 g


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