Specimen Information

Clarias batrachus
Clarias batrachus
(Walking Catfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID646351
GroupFishes
GenusClarias
Speciesbatrachus
Common NameWalking Catfish
StateFL
CountyLee
LocalityJ.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, entrance road between main and overflow parking lots
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCharlotte Harbor
HUC8 Number03100103
HUC10 NamePine Island
HUC10 Number0310010303
HUC12 NamePine Island
HUC12 Number031001030300
Map
Collection Day1
Collection Month8
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium | escaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsSpecimen euthanized
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [3/2/2025].

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