Specimen Information

Clarias batrachus
Clarias batrachus
(Walking Catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID31686
GroupFishes
GenusClarias
Speciesbatrachus
Common NameWalking Catfish
StateFL
CountyBrevard
Locality9582 Fleming Grant Road, Micco. Small pond about 75 m from St. Sebastian River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameVero Beach
HUC8 Number03080203
Map
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Collection Day27
Collection Month12
Collection Year1989
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Commentsfed by artesian well. Fish were cold-stunned but not dead in bottom of pond.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected3


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