Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1886375
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIL
CountyHenderson
LocalityPool 17, Mississippi River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameFlint-Henderson
HUC8 Number07080104
Map
Collection Day20
Collection Month6
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46388
Author:Lenaerts, A.W., A.A. Coulter, K.S. Irons, and J.T. Lamer
Date:2023
Title:Examination of bigheaded carp ovaries indicates batch spawning
Journal:North American Journal of Fisheries Management
Volume:43
Issue:1
Pages:25-34
Record TypeLiterature
Number Collected1
Number of Females1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/15/2025].

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