Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID42514
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateRI
CountyProvidence
Localitypond in northern RI
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid Type 
HUC8 NameMassachusetts-Rhode Island Coastal
HUC8 Number01090000
Map
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Collection Year1972
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
CommentsCollected after engulfed in floats (bobbers) which were on the surface of the water being used to hold baits.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordstate
VerifierRI Div. Fish & Game
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected2


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