Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID277232
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StateDE
CountySussex
LocalityMarshyhope Creek, near Hwy 404 bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNanticoke
HUC8 Number02080109
HUC10 NameMarshyhope Creek
HUC10 Number0208010903
HUC12 NameTommy Wright Branch-Marshyhope Creek
HUC12 Number020801090303
Map
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Collection Day22
Collection Month7
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:20958
Author:Sharpe, C.
Date:2011
Title:Invasive fish species found in Del.
Publisher:delmarvanow.com
Volume:7
Issue:29
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size597 mm TL; 1807 g
Number of Females1
Photo
Channa argus


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