Hypophthalmichthys molitrix × nobilis (Silver Carp × Bighead Carp) Fishes Exotic Hybrid
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Common name: Silver Carp × Bighead Carp
Identification: Burr and Warren (1986).
Size: Maximum size probably similar to parent species, approximately 1 meter.
Native Range: They may hybridize in the wild because of the overlap in native ranges in China. However, most of the hybrids in the rivers there may be due to aquaculture escapes.
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Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps
Nonindigenous Occurrences:
Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Hypophthalmichthys molitrix × nobilis are found here.
Table last updated 12/3/2024
† Populations may not be currently present.
Means of Introduction: The individual species were intentionally stocked in aquaculture facilities for food and to improve water quality in catfish ponds by reducing phytoplankton.
Status: Reported from Alabama, Kentucky, and Missouri. In the Missouri River and its tributaries, approximately 3-5% of the catch have been hybrids (D. Chapman, pers. comm.). As long as the the two individual carp species co-exist, there will most likely be hybrids present.
Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this hybrid are most likely similar to those of the individual species. Studies are just underway to make that determination.
References: (click for full references)
Burr, B. M., and M. L. Warren, Jr. 1986. A distributional atlas of Kentucky fishes. Kentucky Nature Preserves Commission Scientific and Technical Series 4. 398 pp.
Chapman, D. 2005. Personal communication. U.S. Geological Survey, Columbia, Missouri.
Author:
Pam Fuller, and Amy Benson
Revision Date: 5/9/2019
Peer Review Date: 4/26/2006
Citation Information:
Pam Fuller, and Amy Benson, 2024, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix × nobilis: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=550, Revision Date: 5/9/2019, Peer Review Date: 4/26/2006, Access Date: 12/3/2024
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