Hemichromis collection data for genetic characterization in Florida

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The African Jewelfish, Hemichromis letourneuxi, is an invasive, predatory cichlid fish introduced at least once to Florida. Its native range is in northeastern Africa. First encountered in Miami in the 1960s, it has since been found west and north within the state of Florida. It thrives in a wide range of aquatic habitats, including shallow, vegetated or rocky areas of canals, tidal creeks, rivers, and marshes.

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Original Metadata XML The metadata original format Open resource
Digital Data XML Landing page for access to the data Open resource

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