Specimen Information

Clarias batrachus
Clarias batrachus
(Walking Catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID31628
GroupFishes
GenusClarias
Speciesbatrachus
Common NameWalking Catfish
StateFL
CountyHillsborough
Localitypond 1.9 km south of Little Manatee River off US 301; same pool that was poisoned for Hoplias malabaricus in 1975
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLittle Manatee
HUC8 Number03100203
Map
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Collection Day21
Collection Month1
Collection Year1977
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
DisposalUSF
VerifierU of South FL
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected5
Size175-340 mm SL


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/1/2024].

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