Specimen Information

Esox reichertii
Esox reichertii
(Amur pike)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID41950
GroupFishes
GenusEsox
Speciesreichertii
Common NameAmur pike
StatePA
CountyCambria
LocalityGlendale Lake, a man-made reservoir NW of Altoona
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper West Branch Susquehanna
HUC8 Number02050201
Map
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Collection Year1991
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusstocked
CommentsPure amur pike were last spawned in 1971. All PFC brood fish were lost summer 1976. Bender feels that this locality is the only place in North America where pure amur pike are found.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierPA Fish Commision
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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