Specimen Information

Geophagus sp.
Geophagus sp.
(earth eaters)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID558773
GroupFishes
GenusGeophagus
Speciessp.
Common Nameearth eaters
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
LocalityC-4 (Tamiami) Canal, Hidden Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NameTamiami Canal
HUC10 Number0309020615
HUC12 NameTamiami Canal
HUC12 Number030902061500
Map
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Collection Day10
Collection Month2
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium | escaped captivity aquaculture
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:25080
Author:Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Date:2012
Title:Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ichthyology collection database.
Publisher:Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ichthyology collection
Museum Cat NumberFSBC 24408
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Preserved1


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