Specimen Information

Neogobius melanostomus
Neogobius melanostomus
(Round Goby)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID40365
GroupFishes
GenusNeogobius
Speciesmelanostomus
Common NameRound Goby
CountryCanada
StateON
CountyNiagara
LocalityLake Erie in the Port Colborne, Ontario waterfront area.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Erie
HUC8 Number04260000
HUC10 NameFrontal Lake Erie
HUC10 Number0426000001
HUC12 NameLacarpe Creek-Frontal Lake Erie
HUC12 Number042600000102
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month5
Collection Year1996
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalfrozen
Museum Cat NumberNew York DEC, Buffalo
VerifierMichael Wilkinson, New York DEC, Buffalo
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Year Classadult
Size147 mm


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