Specimen Information

Ameiurus melas
Ameiurus melas
(Black Bullhead)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID31020
GroupFishes
GenusAmeiurus
Speciesmelas
Common NameBlack Bullhead
StateCT
CountyMiddlesex-Hartford
LocalityConnecticut River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameOutlet Connecticut River
HUC8 Number01080205
Map
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Collection Year1960
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport | stocked for food
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:12015
Author:Behnke, R.J., and R.M. Wetzel
Date:1960
Title:A preliminary list of the fishes found in the fresh waters of Connecticut.
Journal:Copeia
Volume:1960
Issue:2
Pages:141-143
CommentsWhitworth (1996) says no populations left in the state
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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