Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1736629
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StatePA
CountyNorthampton
LocalityFrys Run, near mouth at Frys Run Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Delaware-Musconetcong
HUC8 Number02040105
HUC10 NameUpper Delaware River
HUC10 Number0204010506
HUC12 NameLopatcong Creek-Delaware River
HUC12 Number020401050605
Map
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Collection Day31
Collection Month3
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
CommentsSubmitted to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission via public report. One fish caught and released. It was noted that the fish was sluggish and appeared in poor condition.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierM. Neilson (U.S. Geological Survey)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Number Released1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [9/7/2024].

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