Specimen Information

Macropodus opercularis
Macropodus opercularis
(paradise fish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID34850
GroupFishes
GenusMacropodus
Speciesopercularis
Common Nameparadise fish
StateLA
CountyOrleans
Localitya marsh in Orleans Parish off Old Gentilly Highway
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameEastern Louisiana Coastal
HUC8 Number08090203
Map
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Collection Month3
Collection Year1997
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Record TypeSpecimen
Earliest Recordstate
DisposalUNO
Museum Cat NumberUNO 9488
VerifierLeo Nico - USGS
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collectedseveral


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2024].

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