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Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(bighead carp)
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Fishes
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID262198
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common Namebighead carp
StateIL
CountyMacon
LocalityLake Decatur, near Decatur [Sangamon River]
HUC8 NameUpper Sangamon
HUC8 Number7130006
Latitude39.8264258
Longitude-88.956466
Lat-Long SourceGNIS
Lat-Long AccuracyAccurate
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Day8
Month8 (August)
Year2009
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Contact[not displayed for privacy reasons]
Primary Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsMany others observed. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater
Number Collected/Observed1
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