Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1877530
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateKY
CountyLivingston
LocalitySmithland, Ohio River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Ohio
HUC8 Number05140206
HUC10 NameMud Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0514020601
HUC12 NameMud Creek-Ohio River
HUC12 Number051402060102
Map
Collection Day23
Collection Month5
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:45695
Author:Althoff, A.L., J.L. Kindschuh, S.E. Lochmann, D.K. Owens, J.J. Spurgeon, and J.N. Stevens
Date:2024
Title:Movements and habitat use of silver carp in the Arkansas and White rivers
Journal:Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management
Volume:15
Issue:2
Pages:493-509
Record TypeLiterature
Number Collected1
Size813 mm TL


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/19/2026].

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