Specimen Information

Atractosteus spatula
Atractosteus spatula
(Alligator Gar)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID290854
GroupFishes
GenusAtractosteus
Speciesspatula
Common NameAlligator Gar
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles
LocalityArroyo Seco stream channel in Brookside Golf Course, Pasadena.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLos Angeles
HUC8 Number18070105
HUC10 NameUpper Los Angeles River
HUC10 Number1807010502
HUC12 NameArroyo Seco
HUC12 Number180701050209
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month7
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusfailed
CommentsNo other individuals found in immediate vicinity of capture location or downstream areas.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size51 cm TL
Photo
Atractosteus spatula
Atractosteus spatula


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/4/2024].

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