Specimen Information

Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.
(sailfin armored catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1655253
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciessp.
Common Namesailfin armored catfish
StateTX
CountyHarris
LocalityLake Houston
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameWest Fork San Jacinto
HUC8 Number12040101
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month12
Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | released aquarium
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/27/2024].

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