Specimen Information

Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID886054
GroupFishes
GenusChanna
Speciesargus
Common NameNorthern Snakehead
StateMD
CountyHarford
LocalityDipper Creek near the intersection of Hopkins Rd and Spesutie Island Rd. at Aberdeen Proving Ground
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameGunpowder-Patapsco
HUC8 Number02060003
HUC10 NameRomney Creek-Chesapeake Bay
HUC10 Number0206000302
HUC12 NameMosquito Creek-Chesapeake Bay
HUC12 Number020600030202
Map
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Collection Day13
Collection Month10
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased | dispersed
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected2
Size12-14"


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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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