NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species

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Specimen Information

Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus
(vermiculated sailfin catfish)
Fishes
Exotic to United States
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Specimen ID290844
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciesdisjunctivus
Common Namevermiculated sailfin catfish
StateFL
CountyPasco
LocalityPort Richey, drainage canal near US 19.
HUC8 NameCrystal-Pithlachascotee
HUC8 Number3100207
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Collection Day5
Collection Month10
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsFish (15-20 at a time) observed in drainage canal and retention ponds in the area.
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh Marine IntroFreshwater
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2013]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/23/2013].

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