Specimen Information

Ictalurus furcatus
Ictalurus furcatus
(Blue Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID277592
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciesfurcatus
Common NameBlue Catfish
StateMD
CountyCecil
LocalitySusquehanna River, at Conowingo
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Susquehanna
HUC8 Number02050306
HUC10 NameSusquehanna River
HUC10 Number0205030617
HUC12 NameRock Run-Susquehanna River
HUC12 Number020503061713
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month8
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport | stocked for food
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierMarty Gary, Maryland DNR biologist
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size50 lbs.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/23/2024].

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