Specimen Information

Morone americana
Morone americana
(White Perch)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID46888
GroupFishes
GenusMorone
Speciesamericana
Common NameWhite Perch
StateWV
Localityupper Potomac
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid Type 
HUC8 NamePotomac
HUC8 Number02070000
Map
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Collection Year1920
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statuscollected
Commentsstocked in early 1900s - estimated 1920
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/12/2024].

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