Specimen Information

Neogobius melanostomus
Neogobius melanostomus
(Round Goby)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1736872
GroupFishes
GenusNeogobius
Speciesmelanostomus
Common NameRound Goby
StateOH
CountyFranklin
LocalityWhetstone Casting Pond
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Scioto
HUC8 Number05060001
HUC10 NameRush Run-Olentangy River
HUC10 Number0506000111
HUC12 NameOutlet Olentangy River
HUC12 Number050600011103
Map
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Collection Day29
Collection Month7
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased bait | hitch hiker with stocked fish
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:43327
Author:Bayo, A.
Date:2024
Title:Discovery of invasive species prompts Columbus to drain Whetstone Casting Pond
Publisher:The Columbus Dispatch
CommentsDiscovered by angler just after July 4th and reported to Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, who coordinated with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to drain the pond and remove all fishes.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierOhio Department of Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/7/2024].

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