Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID167654
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Localitya pond at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in NE District of Columbia
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan
HUC8 Number02070010
HUC10 NameAnacostia River
HUC10 Number0207001002
HUC12 NameLower Anacostia River
HUC12 Number020700100204
Map
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Collection Day2
Collection Month6
Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased for food
Statuseradicated
CommentsFour females, 3 males, 1 undetermined sex. Pond was drained and left to dry for six days. None were found in adjacent ponds.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected8 adults, 506 juv.
Size254-573 mm, 133-1560 g adults; 10-20 mm juveniles
Photo
Channa argus


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