Specimen Information

Ictalurus punctatus
Ictalurus punctatus
(Channel Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID272293
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciespunctatus
Common NameChannel Catfish
StateNJ
CountyMercer
LocalityDelaware River at the Mercer Generating Facility at the PSE&G Duck Island power plant public fishing area
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCrosswicks-Neshaminy
HUC8 Number02040201
HUC10 NameAssiscunk Creek-Delaware River
HUC10 Number0204020104
HUC12 NameVan Sciver Lake-Delaware River
HUC12 Number020402010404
Map
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Collection Day7
Collection Month10
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport | stocked for food
Statusestablished
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected18
Size28" 9 lb 5 oz ; 22" 4 lb 12 oz
Photo
Ictalurus punctatus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/18/2024].

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