Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID873199
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StateMD
CountyMontgomery
LocalityC&O Canal, at Lock 23 (Violettes Lock), adjacent to the Potomac River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Potomac-Catoctin
HUC8 Number02070008
HUC10 NameDifficult Run-Potomac River
HUC10 Number0207000810
HUC12 NameNichols Run-Potomac River
HUC12 Number020700081005
Map
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Collection Month6
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased for food
Statusestablished
CommentsLarge adult observed guarding a nest.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Year Classadult and juveniles


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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