Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID544837
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StateDE
CountyNew Castle
LocalityBelltown Run, spillpool below Becks Pond
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBrandywine-Christina
HUC8 Number02040205
HUC10 NameChristina River
HUC10 Number0204020505
HUC12 NameMuddy Run
HUC12 Number020402050501
Map
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Collection Day13
Collection Month4
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased for food
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size271 mm TL; 170 g


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/16/2024].

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