Specimen Information

Ameiurus melas
Ameiurus melas
(Black Bullhead)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID242781
GroupFishes
GenusAmeiurus
Speciesmelas
Common NameBlack Bullhead
StateAZ
CountySanta Cruz
LocalitySan Rafael Valley
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Santa Cruz
HUC8 Number15050301
HUC10 NameSan Rafael Valley-Santa Cruz River
HUC10 Number1505030101
HUC12 NameAdams Canyon-Santa Cruz River
HUC12 Number150503010103
Map
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Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport | stocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:16605
Author:Maret, T.J. , J.D. Snyder, and J.P. Collins
Date:2006
Title:Altered drying regime controls distribution of endangered salamanders and introduced predators.
Journal:Biological Conservation
Volume:127
Issue:2
Pages:129-138
CommentsFirst reported in the 1950's. This paper looks at the effects of introduced fish and amphibians on Sonoran Tiger Salamander survival
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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