Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1474318
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StateMD
CountyHarford
LocalityTaylor Creek (Gunpowder River (tidal)) at Mariner Point Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameGunpowder-Patapsco
HUC8 Number02060003
HUC10 NameGunpowder River-Chesapeake Bay
HUC10 Number0206000306
HUC12 NameSaltpeter Creek-Gunpowder River
HUC12 Number020600030602
Map
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Collection Day7
Collection Month10
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased for food | dispersed
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size~ 18 in.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/18/2024].

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