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 Perrunichthys perruno are found here.
Table last updated 4/25/2025
† Populations may not be currently present.
References: (click for full references)
Burgess, W. E. 1989. An atlas of freshwater and marine catfishes: a preliminary survey of the Siluriformes. Tropical Fish Hobbyist Publications, Inc., Neptune City, NJ.
Ferraris, C. J., Jr. 1991. Catfish in the aquarium. Tetra Press, Morris Plains, NJ.
Howells, R.G. - Heart of the Hills Reserach Station, TX Parks and Wildl. Dept., Ingram, TX. Response to NBS-G non-indigenous questionaire. 1992.
Howells, R.G. 2001. Introduced non-native fishes and shellfishes in Texas waters: an updated list and discussion. Texas Parks and Wildlife Management Data Series, vol 188.
Lundberg, J.G. - Department of Ichthyology, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA.
Schultz, L. P. 1944. The catfishes of Venezuela, with descriptions of thirty-eight new forms. Proceedings of the U.S. National Museum 94(3172):173-338.
Taphorn, D. C., and C. G. Lilyestrom. 1984. Claves para los peces de agua dulce de Venezuela: 1. Las familias de Venezuela. 2. Los generos y las especies de la Cuenca del Lago de Maracaibo. Revista UNELLEZ de Ciencia y Tecnología (Guanare, Venezuela) 2(2):5-30.
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