Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID9693
Impact TypeHarvest
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionDensities of Hypophthalmichthys nobilism are high in some waters preventing commercial fisherman from putting out their nets to avoid the schools of Hypophthalmichthys nobilis from breaking their equipment.
Reference13806
Great Lakes RegionNo
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