NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species

Specimen Information

Clarias batrachus
(walking catfish)
Fishes
Exotic to United States

Specimen ID31480
GroupFishes
GenusClarias
Speciesbatrachus
Common Namewalking catfish
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach
Localityirrigation pond at Asgrain Research Farm (W of Del Ray Beach)
HUC8 NameEverglades
HUC8 Number3090202
Map
Collection Day4
Collection Month6
Collection Year1981
Year AccuracyActual
Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | released aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18857
Date:2009
Title:Florida Museum of Natural History - Ichthyology Collection Database.
Publisher:Florida Museum of Natural History.
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalFlorida Museum of Natural History
Museum Cat NumberUF 91908
Fresh Marine IntroFreshwater
Size185-265 mm SL
No Preserved13


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2013]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/22/2013].

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