Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1321725
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateOH
CountyGallia
LocalityRaccoon Creek, one mile upstream from confluence with the Ohio River [RM 276]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameRaccoon-Symmes
HUC8 Number05090101
HUC10 NameIndian Creek-Raccoon Creek
HUC10 Number0509010106
HUC12 NameClaylick Run-Raccoon Creek
HUC12 Number050901010605
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month8
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsJumped into an Ohio DNR boat.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierOhio Dept. of Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size33 in.; 15 lbs.
Photo
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix


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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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