Specimen Information

Ictalurus furcatus
Ictalurus furcatus
(Blue Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID282860
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciesfurcatus
Common NameBlue Catfish
StateGA
CountyCamden
LocalitySatilla River, 8.4 km downstream of the Burnt Fort Bridge (HWY 252) near the town of Burnt Fort
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSatilla
HUC8 Number03070201
HUC10 NameWhite Oak Creek-Satilla River
HUC10 Number0307020112
HUC12 NameRose Creek-Satilla River
HUC12 Number030702011202
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month9
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked illegally
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24481
Author:Bonvechio, T.
Date:2012
Title:Collection locations of blue catfish in Satilla, Altamaha, and Coosa rivers. Provided on 24 April 2012.
Publisher:Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierBonvechio, T.
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size432 mm TL
Number of Females1


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