Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.
(sailfin armored catfish)
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8 results for Pterygoplichthys sp. (sailfin armored catfish)
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Specimen IDStateCountyLocalityYear HUC Number What's this? Drainage nameStatus
1700541 AZMaricopa[No locality description provided]2021 15070101 Lower Gila-Painted Rock Reservoir 
1706810 AZMaricopa[No locality description provided]2022 15070101 Lower Gila-Painted Rock Reservoir 
1749208 AZMaricopa[No locality description provided]2022 15070101 Lower Gila-Painted Rock Reservoir 
1749645 AZMaricopa[No locality description provided]2023 15070101 Lower Gila-Painted Rock Reservoir 
1749729 AZMaricopa[No locality description provided]2023 15070101 Lower Gila-Painted Rock Reservoir 
1749778 AZMaricopa[No locality description provided]2023 15070101 Lower Gila-Painted Rock Reservoir 
1728936 AZMaricopa[No locality description provided]2024 15070101 Lower Gila-Painted Rock Reservoir 
1462375 AZMaricopaGila River, north side near Base and Meridian Wildlife Area, about 1/2 mile upstream of 115th Ave bridge2018 15070101 Lower Gila-Painted Rock Reservoirunknown

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [2/20/2026].

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