Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID33837
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateIN
CountyGreene
LocalityWhite River (West Fork) near Bloomfield, IN
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower White
HUC8 Number05120202
HUC10 NameLattas Creek-White River
HUC10 Number0512020204
HUC12 NameKelly Branch-White River
HUC12 Number051202020404
Map
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Collection Day28
Collection Month8
Collection Year1996
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalkept by fisherman
VerifierIndiana DNR, Indianapolis, IN
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size32 lbs.


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