Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1886245
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateIL
CountyLaSalle
LocalityIllinois River, Marseilles reach
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Illinois
HUC8 Number07120005
HUC10 NameSouth Kickapoo Creek-Illinois River
HUC10 Number0712000508
HUC12 NameWallbridge Creek-Illinois River
HUC12 Number071200050803
Map
Collection Day3
Collection Month3
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:40642
Author:Lederman, N.J., S.A. Love, R.L. Anderson, J.A. DeBoer, and J.T. Lamer
Date:2022
Title:Using pectoral fin ridges to assign sex to bighead carp
Journal:North American Journal of Fisheries Management
Volume:42
Issue:4
Pages:1003-1010
CommentsSampling occurred from March 3, 2019, to December 12, 2019
Record TypeLiterature


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/18/2026].

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