Specimen Information

Ictalurus furcatus
Ictalurus furcatus
(Blue Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1872950
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciesfurcatus
Common NameBlue Catfish
StatePA
CountyBucks
LocalityDelaware River, approximately 1 mile upstream of Calhoun Street Bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Delaware-Musconetcong
HUC8 Number02040105
HUC10 NameLower Delaware River
HUC10 Number0204010509
HUC12 NameBuck Creek-Delaware River
HUC12 Number020401050911
Map
Collection Day14
Collection Month4
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
CommentsAngler report submitted to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (via social media). One fish caught and killed. Verified by PFBC staff.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierPennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/19/2025].

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