Specimen Information

Lepomis microlophus
Lepomis microlophus
(Redear Sunfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID30328
GroupFishes
GenusLepomis
Speciesmicrolophus
Common NameRedear Sunfish
StateCO
CountyLarimer
LocalityCollege Lake, west side of Ft. Collins
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCache La Poudre
HUC8 Number10190007
HUC10 NameHorsetooth Reservoir-Cache La Poudre River
HUC10 Number1019000708
HUC12 NameCity of Fort Collins-Cache La Poudre River
HUC12 Number101900070805
Map
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Collection Year1958
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusestablished
Commentsintroduced in late 1950s
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [7/26/2024].

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