Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID5894
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionAccording to diet analysis of adult blue catfish, adult silver carp (Hypoyphthalmichthys molitrix) were consumed at the highest frequency. Silver carp occurred in 70% of blue catfish stomachs and constituted 58% of prey items and 60% of dry weight of catfish diet.
Reference40648
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationAlton, Illinois, USA

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