Specimen Information

Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.
(sailfin armored catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID256973
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciessp.
Common Namesailfin armored catfish
StateTX
CountyWillacy
LocalityCameron county, near Port Mansfield
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSouth Laguna Madre
HUC8 Number12110208
HUC10 NameEast Main Drain-Laguna Madre
HUC10 Number1211020805
HUC12 NameEast Main Drain-Laguna Madre
HUC12 Number121102080500
Map
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Collection Day13
Collection Month10
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statuscollected
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/1/2024].

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