Specimen Information

Ictalurus furcatus
Ictalurus furcatus
(Blue Catfish)
Fishes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID859918
GroupFishes
GenusIctalurus
Speciesfurcatus
Common NameBlue Catfish
StateOH
CountyFranklin
LocalityHoover Reservoir
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Scioto
HUC8 Number05060001
HUC10 NameBlacklick Creek-Big Walnut Creek
HUC10 Number0506000115
HUC12 NameCity of Gahanna-Big Walnut Creek
HUC12 Number050600011502
Map
+
Collection Month10
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for sport
Statusstocked
Reference 1
Ref. Number:27513
Author:Golowenski, D.
Date:2014
Title:Blue catfish thriving at Hoover Reservoir.
Publisher:The Columbus Dispatch
Volume:2014
Issue:24 August
Commentsstocked by Ohio Div. of Wildlife; first stocking
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recorddrainage
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Stocked22,000


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

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

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.