Specimen Information

Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.
(sailfin armored catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1186870
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciessp.
Common Namesailfin armored catfish
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles
LocalityLake Balboa, Anthony C. Beilenson Park in Van Nuys
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLos Angeles
HUC8 Number18070105
HUC10 NameUpper Los Angeles River
HUC10 Number1807010502
HUC12 NameTujunga Wash-Los Angeles River
HUC12 Number180701050208
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month12
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
CommentsAnimal found dead on shore
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Pterygoplichthys sp.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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