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Non-native Marine Fishes in Waters Adjacent to Florida

Below is a list of non-native marine fish species observed or collected in waters near Florida. Their presence in adjacent waters indicates there is potential for these species to spread into Florida waters. Each species is linked to a fact sheet with information on identification, biology and ecology. Maps indicate species occurrences linked to USGS-NAS data, which is available for download. Data may be downloaded directly from the map page of a particular species or you can contact Dr. Pam Schofield directly with your inquiry.

Non-native Marine Fishes in Waters Adjacent to Florida

FamilyGenus and SpeciesCommon NameContinent of OriginLocation of Recorded Sightings
BlenniidaeOmobranchus punctatusmuzzled blennyIndo-PacificBrazil, Colombia, Trinidad, Panama, Venezuela
CarcharhinidaeTriaenodon obesuswhitetip reef sharkIndo-PacificBrazil
EleotridaeButis koilomatodonmud sleeperIndo-PacificBrazil, Panama, Venezuela
HaemulidaePlectorhinchus chaetodonoidesspotted sweetlipIndo-PacificSt. Martin
PomacentridaeChromis limbataAzores chromisEurope and AfricaBrazil
CarangidaeGnathanodon speciosusgolden trevallyIndo-PacificCuba

 

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