Specimen Information

Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus
Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus
(Vermiculated Sailfin Catfish)
Fishes
Exotic
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Specimen ID156939
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciesdisjunctivus
Common NameVermiculated Sailfin Catfish
StateFL
CountyOsceola
Localitycanals between Lake Marian and Lake Jackson
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameKissimmee
HUC8 Number03090101
HUC10 NameLake Marian
HUC10 Number0309010110
HUC12 NameLake Marian
HUC12 Number030901011001
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Collection Day10
Collection Month2
Collection Year2002
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Commentsphoto. Hundreds found dead in cold water
Record TypeSpecimen
Earliest Recordlocale
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
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Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus
Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/13/2025].

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