Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1542914
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIL
CountyWill
LocalityRight descending bank across from Grant Creek Cut-off
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDes Plaines
HUC8 Number07120004
HUC10 NameDes Plaines River
HUC10 Number0712000409
HUC12 NameDes Plaines River
HUC12 Number071200040905
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month11
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:32270
Author:Belcik, J.T.
Date:2018
Title:Nonindigenous Fishes in the Upper Illinois River Basin Waterways (2013-2018)
Publisher:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierUS Army Corps of Engineers
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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