Specimen Information

Gymnocephalus cernua
Gymnocephalus cernua
(Ruffe)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID164650
GroupFishes
GenusGymnocephalus
Speciescernua
Common NameRuffe
StateMI
CountyHoughton
LocalityTorch Lake [Hubbell, MI]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameKeweenaw Peninsula
HUC8 Number04020103
HUC10 NamePortage Lake
HUC10 Number0402010303
HUC12 NameTorch Lake
HUC12 Number040201030304
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month9
Collection Year2005
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimen contained developing eggs.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size5.8"
Number of Females1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/18/2024].

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