Specimen Information

Atractosteus spatula
Atractosteus spatula
(Alligator Gar)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1886662
GroupFishes
GenusAtractosteus
Speciesspatula
Common NameAlligator Gar
StateTX
CountyAnderson
LocalityBig Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Trinity-Tehuacana
HUC8 Number12030201
HUC10 NameLake Creek-Trinity River
HUC10 Number1203020103
HUC12 NameIndian Creek-Trinity River
HUC12 Number120302010305
Map
Collection Month3
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46421
Author:Smith, N.G., D.L. Buckmeier, B.P. Fleming, A.R. Grubh, M.D. Homer Jr., and S.M. Robertson
Date:2023
Title:Spatial variability in the fish assemblage of a large river-reservoir ecosystem
Journal:North American Journal of Fisheries Management
Volume:43
Issue:2
Pages:313-326
CommentsSampling occurred periodically from 2013-2015
Record TypeLiterature


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2025].

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