bullseye snakehead

Channa marulius (Hamilton, 1822)

Record ID:1160273
Location:Broward County, Florida
Source:Dennis Giardina, FFWCC
Habitat:Other
Locality:Canal, Coral Springs Industral Park south of NW 124th Ave appx 300 m E of NW 120th Ave
Comments:Channa marulius caught with rod and reel in a shallow canal ditch within an industrial park, parallel with the south side of business access road. Two caught, including the one pictured. Many Channa marulius sighted in shallow, weedy canal ditches in very shallow water. Also witnessed adults with fry.
Coordinates:26.28646, -80.29007
NADatum:WGS84
Ownership:Private Landowner
Method:Reported
Precision:Accurate
Data Type:Point Record
Site Name:Coral Springs industrial park canal system
Identified by:Dennis Giardina and Tony Pernas
Herbarium:Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Exotic Species Database - Record ID:
Identification Credibility:Verified
Observation DateJune 30, 2010
Date EnteredJuly 5, 2010
Reference:Giardina, D. J., Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, personal communication

Photo Caption: Length: 33" Weight: 9 lbs Photo Caption: Shallow ditch (< 6" deep) where caught visible in background
Photo Caption: Fisherman Aaron Parns with prize bullseye snakehead
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Last updated on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 at 07:49 PM