Specimen Information

Gymnocephalus cernua
Gymnocephalus cernua
(Ruffe)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1401287
GroupFishes
GenusGymnocephalus
Speciescernua
Common NameRuffe
CountryCanada
StateON
LocalityKaministiqua River, near mouth at Lake Superior
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Superior
HUC8 Number04180000
HUC10 NameIsle Royale
HUC10 Number0418000001
HUC12 NameIsle Royale
HUC12 Number041800000101
Map
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Collection Day7
Collection Month8
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water | dispersed
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/2/2024].

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