Specimen Information

Ictalurus furcatus
Ictalurus furcatus
(Blue Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1418475
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciesfurcatus
Common NameBlue Catfish
StateOH
CountyDelaware
LocalityHoover Reservoir [just NE of Columbus]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Scioto
HUC8 Number05060001
HUC10 NameHeadwaters Big Walnut Creek
HUC10 Number0506000113
HUC12 NameHoover Reservoir-Big Walnut Creek
HUC12 Number050600011308
Map
+
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:30462
Author:Golowenski, D.
Date:2014
Title:Blue catfish thriving at Hoover Reservoir
Publisher:The Columbus Dispatch
Issue:August 24
Comments13,000 in 2010; 17600 in 2012; 10,500 in 2013
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Stocked10,500


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

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

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.