Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID36281
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateMS
CountyIssaquena
LocalitySteele Bayou, Yazoo drainage
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDeer-Steele
HUC8 Number08030209
HUC10 NameLower Deer Creek-Steele Bayou
HUC10 Number0803020906
HUC12 NameSteele Bayou Mouth
HUC12 Number080302090607
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month8
Collection Year1994
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
DisposalUSM Museum
Museum Cat NumberUSM
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/4/2024].

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