Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID646511
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StateDE
CountyNew Castle
Localitystormwater pond, off Rt. 141, Newport
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBrandywine-Christina
HUC8 Number02040205
HUC10 NameChristina River
HUC10 Number0204020505
HUC12 NameLower Christina River
HUC12 Number020402050505
Map
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Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased for food
Statusunknown
CommentsTo date, 5 NSH have been taken from this pond; connected to Christina River via Nonesuch Creek
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/18/2024].

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