Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1396471
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciessp.
Common Namesailfin armored catfish
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
LocalityL-28 tie back canal, Miami-Dade County
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEverglades
HUC8 Number03090202
HUC10 NameConservation Area 3A
HUC10 Number0309020211
HUC12 NameConservation Area 3A
HUC12 Number030902021100
Map
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Collection Day22
Collection Month3
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:29757
Author:Schofield, P.J.
Date:2017
Title:Fish Slam Spring 2017 data (unpublished).
Publisher:U.S. Geological Survey
CommentsSee voucher photos. (fish in photos are from two sites combined, airport and L-28 tie back canal)
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierU.S. Geological Survey
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected3
Photo
Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.


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