Specimen Information

Oncorhynchus nerka
Oncorhynchus nerka
(Sockeye Salmon)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID30225
GroupFishes
GenusOncorhynchus
Speciesnerka
Common NameSockeye Salmon
StateCO
CountySummit
LocalityGreen Mountain Reservoir on the Blue River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBlue
HUC8 Number14010002
HUC10 NameMiddle Blue River
HUC10 Number1401000205
HUC12 NameGreen Mountain Reservoir
HUC12 Number140100020504
Map
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Collection Year1974
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:313
Author:Ellis, M.M.
Date:1914
Title:Fishes of Colorado
Journal:University of Colorado Studies
Publisher:University of Colorado Studies
Volume:11
Issue:1
Pages:5-136
CommentsNatural reproduction severely limited by temperature. Mostly maintained by stocking.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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