Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID166714
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StatePA
CountyPhiladelphia
LocalityEdgewood Lake within FDR Park, Philadelphia
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSchuylkill
HUC8 Number02040203
HUC10 NameLower Schuylkill River
HUC10 Number0204020310
HUC12 NameCity of Philadelphia-Schuylkill River
HUC12 Number020402031008
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month6
Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased for food
Statusestablished
CommentsSee voucher photo. Lake name is incorrect in the email documentation. The largest Lake in the park is actually Edgewood Lake.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size12-14 inches
Photo
Channa argus


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