Specimen Information

Amia calva
Amia calva
(Bowfin)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID35151
GroupFishes
GenusAmia
Speciescalva
Common NameBowfin
StateMD
Localitytidal portion of the Gunpowder River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameGunpowder-Patapsco
HUC8 Number02060003
Map
+
Collection Month8
Collection Year1971
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statuscollected
Reference 1
Ref. Number:1410
Author:Pearson, J.G., and F.P. Ward
Date:1973
Title:A new record of the bowfin, Amia calva Linnaeus, in the upper Chesapeake Bay.
Journal:Chesapeake Science.
Volume:13
Issue:4
Pages:323-324
Commentsescaped ponds during flooding
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recordstate
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Stocked500-600
Year Classadult


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/27/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.