Specimen Information

Lepomis cyanellus
Lepomis cyanellus
(Green Sunfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID644258
GroupFishes
GenusLepomis
Speciescyanellus
Common NameGreen Sunfish
StateVA
CountyAmherst
LocalityOtter Creek, just downstream from Otter Lake on Blue Ridge Parkway
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle James-Buffalo
HUC8 Number02080203
HUC10 NameReed Creek-James River
HUC10 Number0208020301
HUC12 NameOtter Creek-James River
HUC12 Number020802030101
Map
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Collection Day30
Collection Month5
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Lepomis cyanellus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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