Specimen Information

Ictalurus furcatus
Ictalurus furcatus
(Blue Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1897464
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciesfurcatus
Common NameBlue Catfish
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
LocalityAnacostia River, at Anacostia Park near boat dock
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan
HUC8 Number02070010
HUC10 NameAnacostia River
HUC10 Number0207001002
HUC12 NameLower Anacostia River
HUC12 Number020700100204
Map
Collection Day17
Collection Month4
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierM. Neilson (U.S. Geological Survey)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Man holding large Blue Catfish


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [2/21/2026].

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