Specimen ID | 558774 |
Group | Fishes |
Genus | Geophagus |
Species | sp. |
Common Name | earth eaters |
State | FL |
County | Miami-Dade |
Locality | Snapper Creek, just south of Hwy 836 |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Florida Southeast Coast |
HUC8 Number | 03090206 |
HUC10 Name | Tamiami Canal |
HUC10 Number | 0309020615 |
HUC12 Name | Tamiami Canal |
HUC12 Number | 030902061500 |
Map | |
Collection Month | 5 |
Collection Year | 1981 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | released aquarium | escaped captivity aquaculture |
Status | failed |
Reference 1 |
Ref. Number: | 1221 |
Author: | Metzger, R.J., and P.L. Shafland |
Date: | 1984 |
Title: | Possible establishment of Geophagus surinamensis (Cichlidae) in Florida. |
Journal: | Florida Scientist |
Volume: | 47 |
Issue: | 3 |
Pages: | 201-203 |
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Comments | Originally identified as G. surinamensis |
Record Type | Literature |
Earliest Record | county |
Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |