Specimen Information

Dorosoma cepedianum
Dorosoma cepedianum
(Gizzard Shad)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID243310
GroupFishes
GenusDorosoma
Speciescepedianum
Common NameGizzard Shad
StateAZ
CountyCoconino
LocalityColorado River in Grand Canyon, River mile 181.6 (left side) (about 2 miles above Lava Falls Rapid)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameGrand Canyon
HUC8 Number15010002
HUC10 NameMohawk Canyon-Colorado River
HUC10 Number1501000206
HUC12 NameCove Canyon-Colorado River
HUC12 Number150100020608
Map
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Collection Day20
Collection Month2
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker with stocked fish
Statusestablished
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Earliest Recorddrainage
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/18/2024].

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