Specimen Information

Ictalurus furcatus
Ictalurus furcatus
(Blue Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID256405
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciesfurcatus
Common NameBlue Catfish
StateFL
CountyWashington
LocalityChoctawhatcheee River near Caryville
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Choctawhatchee
HUC8 Number03140203
HUC10 NameWest Pittman Creek-Choctawhatchee River
HUC10 Number0314020303
HUC12 NameHickory Tree Flat Slough
HUC12 Number031402030302
Map
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Collection Day4
Collection Month8
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked illegally
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18174
Author:Paxton, C.
Date:2008
Title:Caryville man catches record blue catfish.
Publisher:Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Commentsstate record
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size64 pounds, 8 ounces; 53 1/2 inches long
Photo
Ictalurus furcatus


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