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The Nonindigenous Occurrences section of the NAS species profiles has a new structure. The section is now dynamically updated from the NAS database to ensure that it contains the most current and accurate information. Occurrences are summarized in Table 1, alphabetically by state, with years of earliest and most recent observations, and the tally and names of drainages where the species was observed. The table contains hyperlinks to collections tables of specimens based on the states, years, and drainages selected. References to specimens that were not obtained through sighting reports and personal communications are found through the hyperlink in the Table 1 caption or through the individual specimens linked in the collections tables.

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Common name: Flagfish

Taxonomy: available through www.itis.gov

Identification: Boschung et al. (1983); Page and Burr (1991).

Size: 6.5 cm.

Native Range: Peninsular Florida north to St. Johns and Ochlockonee River drainages (Page and Burr 1991).

Alaska	Hawaii	Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands	Guam Saipan

Native range data for this species provided in part by NatureServe

Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps

Means of Introduction: Unknown. Likely aquarium introductions.

Status: Failed in western portion of panhandle of Florida and in South Carolina.

Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.

Remarks: A single specimen was taken from a small stream in the Ochlockonee River drainage west of Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida (Swift et al. 1977; Lee et al. 1980 et seq.). The specimen (UF 56238, formerly FSU 6238) was collected in 1959.  Swift et al. (1977) believed the Florida panhandle record was the result of an introduction since all other localities known to them were close to the coast. However, in peninsular Florida Jordanella floridae occurs naturally far inland (e.g., the Kissimmee River drainage).  We regard this location as native for this reason.

References: (click for full references)

Boschung, H.T., J.D. Williams, D.W. Gotschall, D.K. Caldwell, and M.C. Caldwell. 1983. Field guide to North American fishes, whales, and dolphins. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, NY.

Lee, D.S., C.R. Gilbert, C.H. Hocutt, R.E. Jenkins, D.E. McAllister, and J.R. Stauffer, Jr. 1980 et seq. Atlas of North American freshwater fishes. North Carolina State Museum of Natural History, Raleigh, NC.

Page, L.M., and B.M. Burr. 1991. A field guide to freshwater fishes of North America north of Mexico. The Peterson Field Guide Series, volume 42. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA.

Swift, C.C., R.W. Yerger, and P.R. Parrish. 1977. Distribution and natural history of the fresh and brackish water fishes of the Ochlocknee River, Florida and Georgia. Bulletin of Tall Timbers Research Station 20:1-111.

Other Resources:
US Fish and Wildlife Service Ecological Risk Screening Summary for Jordanella floridae

Author: Fuller, P.

Peer Review Date: 6/7/2012

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