NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species

Specimen Information

Clarias batrachus
(walking catfish)
Fishes
Exotic to United States

Specimen ID31487
GroupFishes
GenusClarias
Speciesbatrachus
Common Namewalking catfish
StateFL
CountyBrevard
Localityditch on Flemming Grant Rd., 0.5 mi S jct Micco Rd, Micco
HUC8 NameCape Canaveral
HUC8 Number3080202
Map
Collection Day20
Collection Month10
Collection Year1988
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.
CommentsNarrow drainage canal, adjacent to tropical fish farm. Popular site for exotics.
Record TypeLiterature
DisposalFlorida Museum of Natural History
Museum Cat NumberUF 91909
Fresh Marine IntroFreshwater
Number Collected3
Size28.3-51.1 mm SL
No Preserved3


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2013]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/20/2013].

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