Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1247633
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StateMD
CountyCecil
LocalitySusquehanna River, near mouth
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLower Susquehanna
HUC8 Number02050306
Map
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Collection Day10
Collection Month3
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsExact location unknown, coordinates are in the general vicinity.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierMaryland Department of Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/10/2024].

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