Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID32523
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateGA
CountyDougherty
LocalityFlint River below Albany
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Flint
HUC8 Number03130008
HUC10 NameDry Creek-Flint River
HUC10 Number0313000802
HUC12 NameAlbany-Flint River
HUC12 Number031300080202
Map
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Collection Year1997
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Commentscollected by bait shop
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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