Specimen ID | 283566 |
Group | Fishes |
Genus | Amia |
Species | calva |
Common Name | Bowfin |
State | MA |
County | Bristol |
Locality | Taunton River, in a series of small ponds adjacent to the river |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Narragansett |
HUC8 Number | 01090004 |
HUC10 Name | Lower Taunton River-Frontal Mount Hope Bay |
HUC10 Number | 0109000408 |
HUC12 Name | Taunton River-Frontal Mount Hope Bay |
HUC12 Number | 010900040804 |
Map | |
Collection Day | 11 |
Collection Month | 10 |
Collection Year | 2010 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | stocked for sport |
Status | established |
Comments | "There are and have been catchable numbers of Bowfin in the Taunton River drainage for some time now. The species has developed a dedicated following some of the local fishermen." |
Record Type | NAS sighting report |
Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |
Number Collected | 1 |