Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1522349
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StatePA
CountyBerks
LocalityBernhart Reservoir, a pond in Muhlenberg Township
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSchuylkill
HUC8 Number02040203
HUC10 NameMiddle Schuylkill River
HUC10 Number0204020306
HUC12 NameLaurel Run-Schuylkill River
HUC12 Number020402030604
Map

NAS ARM

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Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased for food | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsThis was likely a separate introduction. Fish cannot swim from the Schuykill River to the reservoir. However, the reverse is possible.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierPennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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

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