Specimen Information

Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus
Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus
(Vermiculated Sailfin Catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID264731
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciesdisjunctivus
Common NameVermiculated Sailfin Catfish
StateTX
CountyBexar
LocalityCalaveras Lake (Reservoir), west shore, near the dam
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper San Antonio
HUC8 Number12100301
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month11
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimens captured while fishing for shad. See voucher photos.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected2
Photo
Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus
Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus
Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus
Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus


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