Specimen Information

Astronotus ocellatus
Astronotus ocellatus
(Oscar)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID43190
GroupFishes
GenusAstronotus
Speciesocellatus
Common NameOscar
StateTX
Localitystate non-specific
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid TypeState
Map
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Collection Year1991
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierTPWD
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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