Specimen Information

Cichlasoma dimerus
Cichlasoma dimerus
(Chanchita)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID551049
GroupFishes
GenusCichlasoma
Speciesdimerus
Common NameChanchita
StateFL
CountyHillsborough
Locality[Small drainage pond near intersection of Ellenwood Ln. and Orange Grove Dr., Tampa.]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameTampa Bay
HUC8 Number03100206
HUC10 NameRocky Creek-Sweetwater Creek Frontal
HUC10 Number0310020602
HUC12 NameSweetwater Creek
HUC12 Number031002060201
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month5
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24369
Author:Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Date:2019
Title:EDDMapS: Early detection and distribution mapping system
Publisher:The University of Georgia
CommentsEDDMaps observation ID: 2935511
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierConnor, L.
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected10
Size4-8 inches
Photo
Cichlasoma dimerus
Cichlasoma dimerus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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