Specimen Information

Ictalurus furcatus
Ictalurus furcatus
(Blue Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1545032
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciesfurcatus
Common NameBlue Catfish
StateDE
CountyNew Castle
LocalityChristina River, Newport City boat ramp (tidal)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBrandywine-Christina
HUC8 Number02040205
HUC10 NameChristina River
HUC10 Number0204020505
HUC12 NameLower Christina River
HUC12 Number020402050505
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month9
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsConfirmed by photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierDelaware Dept. of Natural Resources and Env. Control
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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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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