Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1886341
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIL
CountyMercer
LocalityBoston Bay, Mississippi River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCopperas-Duck
HUC8 Number07080101
HUC10 NameMuscatine Slough-Mississippi River
HUC10 Number0708010107
HUC12 NameBoston Bay-Mississippi River
HUC12 Number070801010705
Map
Collection Month7
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46387
Author:Williams, J.A., G.W. Whitledge, B.C. Knights, N.C. Bloomfield, and J.T. Lamer
Date:2023
Title:Age-0 sivler carp otolith microchemistry and microstructure reveal multiple early life environments and protracted spawning in the upper Mississippi River
Journal:North American Journal of Fisheries Management
Volume:43
Issue:1
Pages:141-153
CommentsSampling occurred from May to October of 2016
Record TypeLiterature
Number Collected13
Size109-231 TL range


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