Specimen Information

Ictalurus furcatus
Ictalurus furcatus
(Blue Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1545037
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciesfurcatus
Common NameBlue Catfish
StateDE
CountySussex
LocalityDeep Creek, at confluence with Nanticoke River (tidal)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNanticoke
HUC8 Number02080109
HUC10 NameDeep Creek
HUC10 Number0208010901
HUC12 NameLower Deep Creek
HUC12 Number020801090102
Map
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Collection Day15
Collection Month8
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown | dispersed
Statusestablished
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 [4/25/2024].

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