Specimen Information

Neogobius melanostomus
Neogobius melanostomus
(Round Goby)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1703047
GroupFishes
GenusNeogobius
Speciesmelanostomus
Common NameRound Goby
StateNY
CountyMontgomery
LocalitySchoharie Creek, Schoharie Crossing boat launch, at confluence with Mohawk River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSchoharie
HUC8 Number02020005
HUC10 NameFly Creek-Schoharie Creek
HUC10 Number0202000507
HUC12 NameIrish Creek-Schoharie Creek
HUC12 Number020200050705
Map

NAS ARM

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Collection Day4
Collection Month11
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsHundreds of Round Goby were observed direct at the old barge canal aqueduct. Goby were in the riffles created by the rubble of the old aqueduct. The Mohawk was drawn down for the winter. 40 voucher specimens were collected and are housed at SUNY Cobleskill.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
DisposalSUNY Cobleskill
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected40
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Neogobius melanostomus


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