Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID5895
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionAccording to diet analysis of adult blue catfish, adult bighead carp (Hypoyphthalmichthys nobilis) were consumed. Bighead carp occurred in 3.8% of blue catfish stomachs and constituted 1.4% of prey items and 2.7% of dry weight of catfish diet.
Reference40648
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationAlton, Illinois, USA

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