Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1882652
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateLA
CountySt. Martin
LocalityAtchafalaya River Southwest of Pierre Part, LA
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameAtchafalaya
HUC8 Number08080101
HUC10 NameAtchafalaya Basin Main Channel
HUC10 Number0808010104
HUC12 NameAtchafalaya Basin Main Channel-Wax Lake Outlet
HUC12 Number080801010408
Map
Collection Day7
Collection Month11
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46149
Author:Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Date:2024
Title:Aggregated AIS sighting data from scientific collection permit reports
Publisher:Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
CommentsSite #5373
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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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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