Specimen Information

Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus
Pterygoplichthys multiradiatus
(Orinoco Sailfin Catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID162568
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciesmultiradiatus
Common NameOrinoco Sailfin Catfish
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
Localitycanal tributary of Snake Creek Canal (C9), E side of FL turnpike @ 0.5-1 mile S of Broward/Dade county line
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 Number0309020614
Map
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Collection Day18
Collection Month5
Collection Year1998
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalpreserved
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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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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