Specimen Information

Gymnocephalus cernua
Gymnocephalus cernua
(Ruffe)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID877622
GroupFishes
GenusGymnocephalus
Speciescernua
Common NameRuffe
StateMI
CountyChippewa
LocalityRoxbury Creek, approximately 250 m upstream of mouth
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameWaiska
HUC8 Number04020203
HUC10 NameAnkodosh Creek-Frontal Lake Superior
HUC10 Number0402020301
HUC12 NameRoxbury Creek-Frontal Lake Superior
HUC12 Number040202030101
Map
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Collection Day13
Collection Month8
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
CommentsOnly one voucher photo of YOY with measurement. Sample period was 8/13 to 9/3.
Record TypePersonal communication
DisposalLake Superior State University
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected18
Year Class0
Size45 mm TL
Number of Juveniles1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/18/2024].

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