Specimen Information

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
(Pond Loach)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID261994
GroupFishes
GenusMisgurnus
Speciesanguillicaudatus
Common NamePond Loach
StateNY
CountySuffolk
LocalityRonkonkoma Swamp
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSouthern Long Island
HUC8 Number02030202
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month9
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsSeveral size classes found. See voucher photo.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
DisposalNYS museum
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [2/18/2025].

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