Specimen Information

Pterygoplichthys sp.
Pterygoplichthys sp.
(sailfin armored catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID292684
GroupFishes
GenusPterygoplichthys
Speciessp.
Common Namesailfin armored catfish
StateFL
CountyPalm Beach
LocalityE2 W canal along Boca Rio Rd just North of SW 18th St
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NameHillsborough Canal
HUC10 Number0309020611
HUC12 NameHillsborough Canal
HUC12 Number030902061101
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month11
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:25113
Author:Schofield, P.
Date:2012
Title:Gourami Blitz - 8 November 2012.
Comments"Canal west of turnpike (E2W), shallow levy on both sides. Veg cover ~ 80%. Literal zone ~3m from edge"
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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