NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species

Specimen Information

Clarias batrachus
(walking catfish)
Fishes
Exotic to United States

Specimen ID280992
GroupFishes
GenusClarias
Speciesbatrachus
Common Namewalking catfish
StateFL
CountyBroward
LocalitySmall pond 1 mi. S Holmberg Road, W of US Hwy. 441, Deerfield Beach.
HUC8 NameEverglades
HUC8 Number3090202
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Collection Day15
Collection Month10
Collection Year1968
Year AccuracyActual
Pathwayreleased aquarium | escaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24015
Date:2011
Title:Collection records of Clarias batrachus. Downloaded from FishNet2 on 30 Jan 2012.
Reference 2
Ref. Number:18857
Date:2009
Title:Florida Museum of Natural History - Ichthyology Collection Database.
Publisher:Florida Museum of Natural History.
Comments17 specimens from TU. UMMZ 190122 (7 specimens) and FLMNH 174325 (100 specimens) also collected from this site/date.
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalTulane University Museum of Natural History
Museum Cat NumberTU 71116
Fresh Marine IntroFreshwater
No Preserved124


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2013]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/18/2013].

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