Specimen Information

Neogobius melanostomus
Neogobius melanostomus
(Round Goby)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID269188
GroupFishes
GenusNeogobius
Speciesmelanostomus
Common NameRound Goby
StatePA
CountyErie
LocalityFairview gravel pits, in Fairview
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameChautauqua-Conneaut
HUC8 Number04120101
HUC10 NameSixmile Creek-Frontal Lake Erie
HUC10 Number0412010104
HUC12 NameElk Creek-Frontal Lake Erie
HUC12 Number041201010408
Map
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Collection Day26
Collection Month3
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water | released bait
Statusestablished
CommentsFirst location in the state outside of Lake Erie.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected2
Year Classjuvenile
Size36, 65 mmTL


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/23/2024].

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