Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1467957
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StatePA
CountyChester
LocalityOctoraro Creek, just downstream of Octoraro Lake dam
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Susquehanna
HUC8 Number02050306
HUC10 NameOctoraro Creek
HUC10 Number0205030615
HUC12 NameTweed Creek-Octoraro Creek
HUC12 Number020503061502
Map

NAS ARM

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Collection Day3
Collection Month7
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased for food | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsEvidence of other snakeheads found at the site.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierPennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size600 mm TL; 1.85 kg


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/20/2024].

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