Specimen Information

Lepomis macrochirus
Lepomis macrochirus
(Bluegill)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID262091
GroupFishes
GenusLepomis
Speciesmacrochirus
Common NameBluegill
StateNJ
CountyMercer
LocalityVeteran's Park Lake in Hamilton Township
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Delaware-Musconetcong
HUC8 Number02040105
HUC10 NameAssunpink Creek-Delaware River
HUC10 Number0204010508
HUC12 NameLower Assunpink Creek
HUC12 Number020401050803
Map
Collection Day5
Collection Month7
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusestablished
CommentsCollected. See voucher photos.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected2
Year Classadult
Photo
Lepomis macrochirus
Lepomis macrochirus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/31/2026].

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