It is unlawful to possess, introduce or import, transport, sell, purchase, offer for sale or barter the following live species in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
Banned Aquatic Invasive Species
Species Profiles
View photos and profiles for each of the species listed in this category.
Common: Species found in at least 1/3 of Pennsylvania counties.
Uncommon: Species found in Pennsylvania, but not widespread (i.e., found in less than 1/3 of Pennsylvania counties.)
Not present: Species not yet found in Pennsylvania.
*Status column last updated in January 2019.