Specimen Information

Megalops atlanticus
Megalops atlanticus
(Tarpon)
Marine Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID165400
GroupMarine Fishes
GenusMegalops
Speciesatlanticus
Common NameTarpon
StateTX
CountyBexar
LocalityBraunig Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper San Antonio
HUC8 Number12100301
HUC10 NameCalaveras Creek-San Antonio River
HUC10 Number1210030103
HUC12 NameBraunig Lake-San Antonio River
HUC12 Number121003010301
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month8
Collection Year1986
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:822
Author:Anonymous
Date:1994
Title:Water body records
Journal:Texas Parks & Wildlife News
Volume:1994
Issue:February 25
Pages:1-19
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size10.12 lbs, 37.00 in.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/14/2024].

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