Specimen Information

Ictalurus punctatus
Ictalurus punctatus
(Channel Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID240788
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciespunctatus
Common NameChannel Catfish
StateNJ
CountyMercer
LocalityDelaware River, near the Duck Island Power Plant
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCrosswicks-Neshaminy
HUC8 Number02040201
HUC10 NameAssiscunk Creek-Delaware River
HUC10 Number0204020104
HUC12 NameVan Sciver Lake-Delaware River
HUC12 Number020402010404
Map
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Collection Day21
Collection Month9
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport | stocked for food
Statusestablished
CommentsChannel catfish was caught and released. It had a large lamprey wound on the left side.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size19 inches


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/16/2024].

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