Specimen Information

Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus
Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus
(Vermiculated Sailfin Catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1897703
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciesdisjunctivus
Common NameVermiculated Sailfin Catfish
StateFL
CountyPasco
LocalityPond at southeast corner of Lemon Rd and Isabella Dr, Port Richey
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCrystal-Pithlachascotee
HUC8 Number03100207
HUC10 NamePithlachascotee River
HUC10 Number0310020704
HUC12 NamePithlachascotee River
HUC12 Number031002070404
Map
Collection Day4
Collection Month2
Collection Year2026
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | released aquarium
Statusestablished
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierM. Neilson (U.S. Geological Survey)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected20
Photo
Vermiculated Sailfin Catfish in hand
Vermiculated Sailfin Catfish in hand
Vermiculated Sailfin Catfish in hand
Vermiculated Sailfin Catfish in hand


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/8/2026].

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