Specimen Information

Lamna ditropis
Lamna ditropis
(salmon shark)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1714043
GroupFishes
GenusLamna
Speciesditropis
Common Namesalmon shark
StateID
CountyIdaho
LocalitySalmon River near Riggins, ID
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Salmon
HUC8 Number17060209
HUC10 NamePartridge Creek-Salmon River
HUC10 Number1706020902
HUC12 NameBerg Creek-Salmon River
HUC12 Number170602090206
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month8
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:42153
Author:Barker, E.
Date:2023
Title:Official says shark found near Riggins, Idaho, wasn't a local
Publisher:The Observer
CommentsFound deceased on beach, suspected by Idaho Department of Fish and Game to have been placed there as a prank.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierIdaho Department of Fish and Game
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/28/2024].

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