Specimen Information

Lepomis cyanellus
Lepomis cyanellus
(Green Sunfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1420695
GroupFishes
GenusLepomis
Speciescyanellus
Common NameGreen Sunfish
StateNJ
CountyMercer
LocalityDelaware River, Public Service Electric and Gas Company's public fishing area in the Mercer Generating Facility, Duck Island
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCrosswicks-Neshaminy
HUC8 Number02040201
HUC10 NameAssiscunk Creek-Delaware River
HUC10 Number0204020104
HUC12 NameVan Sciver Lake-Delaware River
HUC12 Number020402010404
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month7
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusestablished
CommentsCaught and removed 7 green sunfish from the river on July 3–5, 2017.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected7
Photo
Lepomis cyanellus
Lepomis cyanellus
Lepomis cyanellus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/24/2024].

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