Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID282564
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StateDE
CountySussex
LocalityDeep Creek, near Seaford
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNanticoke
HUC8 Number02080109
HUC10 NameDeep Creek
HUC10 Number0208010901
HUC12 NameLower Deep Creek
HUC12 Number020801090102
Map
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Collection Day19
Collection Month3
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased for food
Statusestablished
CommentsImmature. Otoliths, scales, and genetic samples were collected.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size655 mm; 2575 g


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