Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID266824
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciessp.
Common Namesailfin armored catfish
StateFL
CountyHardee/Desoto/Po
LocalityPeace River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NamePeace
HUC8 Number03100101
Map
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Collection Year2005
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18978
Author:Champeau, T.R., P.W. Stevens, and D.A. Blewett
Date:2009
Title:Comparison of fish community metrics to assess long-term changes and hurricane impacts at Peace River, Florida.
Journal:Biological Sciences
Volume:72
Issue:4
Pages:289-309
CommentsFish sampled between 2005-2006
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/6/2024].

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