Specimen Information

Monopterus cuchia
Monopterus cuchia
(cuchia)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1736993
GroupFishes
GenusMonopterus
Speciescuchia
Common Namecuchia
StateTX
CountyHarris
LocalityLake Houston
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameWest Fork San Jacinto
HUC8 Number12040101
HUC10 NameLake Houston-San Jacinto River
HUC10 Number1204010105
HUC12 NameSan Jacinto Dam-Frontal Lake Houston
HUC12 Number120401010502
Map

NAS ARM

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Collection Day2
Collection Month5
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
CommentsReported to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierM. Neilson (U.S. Geological Survey)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Number Preserved1
Photo
Cuchia eel on wooden beam
Closeup view of head of cuchia eel on wooden beam


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The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

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

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