Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1633029
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StateMD
CountyHoward
LocalityPond in Columbia, off Dobbin Rd
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePatuxent
HUC8 Number02060006
HUC10 NameLittle Patuxent River
HUC10 Number0206000602
HUC12 NameDorsey Run-Little Patuxent River
HUC12 Number020600060202
Map
Collection Day29
Collection Month9
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | released for food
Statusestablished
CommentsMany large specimens were observed. Some estimated 2+ feet in length. Successfully captured 90+ juveniles between 1-3 inches in length. Juveniles can also be seen constantly jumping around the pond.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected90
Photo
Channa argus
Channa argus
Channa argus


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