Specimen Information

Ictalurus furcatus
Ictalurus furcatus
(Blue Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1473654
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciesfurcatus
Common NameBlue Catfish
StateNC
CountyHertford
LocalityChowan River, near Winton
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameChowan
HUC8 Number03010203
Map
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Collection Day15
Collection Month7
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:32101
Author:Layton, M.
Date:2018
Title:Angler hooks 82-pound catfish in Chowan River
Publisher:Rocky Mount Telegram
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size56" TL; 82.2 lbs


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