Specimen Information

Pterygoplichthys pardalis
Pterygoplichthys pardalis
(Amazon Sailfin Catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID238506
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciespardalis
Common NameAmazon Sailfin Catfish
StateNC
CountyBuncombe
LocalityLake Julian [just S of Asheville]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper French Broad
HUC8 Number06010105
HUC10 NameCane Creek-French Broad River
HUC10 Number0601010507
HUC12 NameAvery Creek-French Broad River
HUC12 Number060101050704
Map
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Collection Month2
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:16099
Author:Nelson, J.S., E.J. Crossman, H. Espinosa-Pérez, L.T. Findley, C.R. Gilbert, R.N. Lea, and J.D. Williams.
Date:2004
Title:Common and scientific names of fishes from the United States, Canada, and Mexico
Publisher:American Fisheries Society
Pages:386 pp
CommentsThermally polluted reservoir.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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