Specimen Information

Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.
(sailfin armored catfish)
Fishes
Exotic
Collection Info
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Specimen ID164756
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciessp.
Common Namesailfin armored catfish
StateNV
CountyClark
LocalityLake Mead
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMuddy
HUC8 Number15010012
HUC10 NameValley of Fire Wash-Virgin River
HUC10 Number1501001209
HUC12 NameSaint Thomas Wash-Virgin River
HUC12 Number150100120904
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Collection Day26
Collection Month11
Collection Year2005
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statuscollected
Commentswater temp 65; photos
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordlocale
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size8"
Number Released1
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Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/21/2026].

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