Specimen Information

Clarias batrachus
Clarias batrachus
(Walking Catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID31472
GroupFishes
GenusClarias
Speciesbatrachus
Common NameWalking Catfish
StateFL
CountyManatee
LocalityMyakka River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameMyakka
HUC8 Number03100102
Map
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Collection Month4
Collection Year1984
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsThis fish has not been recorded from this area in the past. It is suspected that fish entered the head waters of this river via the Little Manatee River Drainage System.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierCourtenay
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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