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Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(silver carp)
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Fishes
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID262085
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common Namesilver carp
StateLA
CountyIberia
LocalityShark Bayou, Cypremort Point area [~4 mi SE of Weeks]
HUC8 NameVermilion
HUC8 Number8080103
Latitude29.746978
Longitude-91.861796
Lat-Long SourceMap derived
Lat-Long AccuracyAccurate
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Day28
Month7 (July)
Year2009
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Contact[not displayed for privacy reasons]
Primary Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statuscollected
CommentsJumped in boat. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh/Marine IntroductionBrackish
Number Collected/Observed1
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