Specimen Information

Argulus japonicus
Argulus japonicus
(Japanese fishlouse)
Crustaceans-Copepods
Exotic

Specimen ID1613828
GroupCrustaceans-Copepods
GenusArgulus
Speciesjaponicus
Common NameJapanese fishlouse
StateWA
CountyWhitman
LocalitySnake River at river mile 83.5, in Little Goose Reservoir (study site 83.5N)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Snake-Tucannon
HUC8 Number17060107
HUC10 NamePenawawa Creek-Snake River
HUC10 Number1706010708
HUC12 NameTown of Central Ferry-Snake River
HUC12 Number170601070804
Map
+
Collection Day29
Collection Month6
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker with stocked fish | hitch hiker
Statusunknown
CommentsWas in the diet of a Smallmouth Bass caught at this location
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierAndrea Carpenter
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Argulus japonicus
Argulus japonicus


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/11/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.