Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
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7 results for Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Silver Carp)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
5716 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Human Health Observational Field Silver carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix in the Olifants River had high levels of As, Cd... 40085
6031 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Human Health Anecdotal N/A The jumping of Silver Carp (at least 10 feet out of the water) can result in serious injuries to... 26068
6097 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Human Health Experimental Field Broadband sound independent of boat movement was enough for silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys... 40450
9696 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Human Health Anecdotal N/A Hypophthalmichthys molitrix jump out of the water and into boats, injuring passengers. 14004
9703 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Human Health Anecdotal N/A Boat motors disturb Hypophthalmichthys molitrix causing them to jump out the water which... 19466
9708 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Human Health Anecdotal N/A Hypophthalmichthys molitrix leap from the water into boats which sometimes results in... 18449
9710 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Human Health Anecdotal N/A Hypophthalmichthys molitrix leap out of the water when startled by motors resulting in... 15310

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