Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID284376
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateMS
CountyTishomingo
LocalityBear Creek, Tennessee River tributary [Pickwick Lake]
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameBear
HUC8 Number06030006
Map
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Collection Day17
Collection Month7
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsSee voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix


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