Specimen Information

Gymnocephalus cernua
Gymnocephalus cernua
(Ruffe)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID35621
GroupFishes
GenusGymnocephalus
Speciescernua
Common NameRuffe
StateMI
CountyAlpena
LocalityThunder Bay River (~0.5-1 mi from the mouth)
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 Day8
Collection Month4
Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalfrozen
Museum Cat NumberUSFWS-Alpena, MI
VerifierAnjie Hintz, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected22
Year Classadult
Size100-150 mm


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