Specimen Information

Neogobius melanostomus
Neogobius melanostomus
(Round Goby)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID40377
GroupFishes
GenusNeogobius
Speciesmelanostomus
Common NameRound Goby
CountryCanada
StateON
CountyLambton
LocalityAusable River, 80 m upstream from Lake Huron in Port Franks, Ont.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Huron
HUC8 Number04240002
HUC10 NameJoseph Island-Frontal Lake Huron
HUC10 Number0424000201
HUC12 NameJoseph Island-Frontal Lake Huron
HUC12 Number042400020102
Map
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Collection Day21
Collection Month8
Collection Year1998
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierLloyd Mohr, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected3
Size15-18 cm


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