Specimen Information

Gymnocephalus cernua
Gymnocephalus cernua
(Ruffe)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID35586
GroupFishes
GenusGymnocephalus
Speciescernua
Common NameRuffe
StateMI
CountyAlpena
LocalityThunder Bay River city boat launch near MDNR downstream to river mouth, Alpena, MI [Lake Huron]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameThunder Bay
HUC8 Number04070006
HUC10 NameThunder Bay River
HUC10 Number0407000606
HUC12 NameFall Creek-Thunder Bay River
HUC12 Number040700060605
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month9
Collection Year1997
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalfrozen
Museum Cat NumberUSFWS, Alpena, MI
VerifierUSFWS, Alpena, MI
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected5
Year Classjuvenile
Size59, 65, 67, 69, 62 mm


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/16/2024].

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