Specimen Information

Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.
(sailfin armored catfish)
Fishes
Exotic
Collection Info
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Species Profile
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Specimen ID1877904
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciessp.
Common Namesailfin armored catfish
StateFL
CountyAlachua
LocalityPaynes Prairie State Park, La Chua Trail
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameOklawaha
HUC8 Number03080102
HUC10 NamePaynes Prairie
HUC10 Number0308010211
HUC12 NamePaynes Prairie
HUC12 Number030801021105
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Collection Day10
Collection Month12
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
CommentsI found the fish while walking, an Osprey dropped it near me.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierBen Bryan (Florida Department of Environmental Protection)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
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Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/6/2025].

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