Specimen Information

Pterygoplichthys pardalis
Pterygoplichthys pardalis
(Amazon Sailfin Catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1321134
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciespardalis
Common NameAmazon Sailfin Catfish
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
LocalityC-1W canal near Reyes Juice and Fruity at Black Creek trail
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NameCoral Gables
HUC10 Number0309020616
HUC12 NameBlack Creek Canal
HUC12 Number030902061602
Map
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Collection Day26
Collection Month5
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsFish collected as part of "Fish Slam 2016". Fish was sent to the Florida Museum of Natural History as voucher specimen.
Record TypePersonal communication
Museum Cat Number238400
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/12/2024].

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