Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Lepomis are found here.
Table last updated 9/26/2023
† Populations may not be currently present.
References: (click for full references)
Rasmussen, J.L. 1998. Aquatic nuisance species of the
Mississippi River basin. 60th
Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, Aquatic Nuisance Species Symposium,
Dec. 7, 1998,
Cincinnati, OH.
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