Specimen Information

Gymnocephalus cernua
Gymnocephalus cernua
(Ruffe)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID35394
GroupFishes
GenusGymnocephalus
Speciescernua
Common NameRuffe
StateMI
CountyAlpena
LocalityThunder Bay River (drains into Lake Huron)
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameThunder Bay
HUC8 Number04070006
Map
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Collection Day21
Collection Month8
Collection Year1996
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalfrozen
Museum Cat NumberUSFWS, Alpena, MI
VerifierJerry McClain, USFWS, Alpena, MI
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Year Class2
Size132 mm


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