Specimen Information

Ictalurus punctatus
Ictalurus punctatus
(Channel Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID163709
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciespunctatus
Common NameChannel Catfish
StateNM
LocalitySan Juan River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper San Juan
HUC8 Number14080101
Map
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Collection Year2005
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport | stocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14167
Author:Springer, C.
Date:2005
Title:Catfish removal benefits San Juan River.
Publisher:ESPN Outdoors
CommentsUSFWS removing largest catfish from San Juan, relocating to area lakes for anglers.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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