Specimen Information

Osmerus mordax
Osmerus mordax
(Rainbow Smelt)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID30055
GroupFishes
GenusOsmerus
Speciesmordax
Common NameRainbow Smelt
StateCO
CountyArapahoe
LocalityQuincy Reservoir near Denver
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle South Platte-Cherry Creek
HUC8 Number10190003
HUC10 NameSand Creek
HUC10 Number1019000302
HUC12 NameToll Gate Creek
HUC12 Number101900030203
Map
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Collection Year1985
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for forage
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:306
Author:Woodling, J.
Date:1985
Title:Colorado's little fish: a guide to the minnows and other lesser known fishes in the state of Colorado.
Publisher:Colorado Division of Wildlife
Pages:77 pp
Commentsstocked for forage
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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