Specimen Information

Osmerus mordax
Osmerus mordax
(Rainbow Smelt)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID158085
GroupFishes
GenusOsmerus
Speciesmordax
Common NameRainbow Smelt
StateWI
CountyVilas
LocalityCrystal Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlambeau
HUC8 Number07050002
HUC10 NameManitowish River
HUC10 Number0705000201
HUC12 NameTrout Lake
HUC12 Number070500020105
Map
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Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked escaped
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:13727
Author:Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date:2003
Title:Wisconsin DNR Database, Northern Region.
Pages:Excel spreadsheet
CommentsAn eradication was attempted in 2012 using a large bladder to mix the water, making the temperature unfavorable.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierWI DNR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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