Ictalurus punctatus
Ictalurus punctatus
(Channel Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant
Collection Info
Point Map
Species Profile
Animated Map

5 results for Ictalurus punctatus (Channel Catfish)
Download Data
Click here for listing in all states

Specimen IDStateCountyLocalityYear HUC Number What's this? Drainage nameStatus
748386 MDFrederickPotomac River. Frederick, Md.1998 02070008 Middle Potomac-Catoctinestablished
1674510 MDMontgomery[No locality description provided]2019 02070008 Middle Potomac-Catoctin 
1895292 MDMontgomery[No locality description provided]2025 02070008 Middle Potomac-Catoctin 
748477 MDMontgomeryPotomac River, side channels on N side of Swainsons Island, ca. 0.5 miles downstream (E of) I-495 crossing, SW side of Bethesda2010 02070008 Middle Potomac-Catoctinestablished
280393 MDMontgomeryPotomac River, side channels on N side of Swainsons Island, ca. 0.5 miles downstream (E of) I-495 crossing, SW side of Bethesda2010 02070008 Middle Potomac-Catoctinestablished

Data Disclaimer: Number of records does not imply species abundance. This summary represent collection records only and may not reflect the actual distribution of established populations. These data are preliminary or provisional and are subject to revision. They are being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The data have not received final approval by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and are provided on the condition that neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the data.

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. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [2/22/2026].

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.