Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
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4 results for Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Silver Carp)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
5975 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Harvest Anecdotal N/A Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) are seen as a “trash fish” due to their... 40633
6047 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Harvest Anecdotal N/A Silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) were initially raised in aquaculture before... 14405
6048 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Harvest Anecdotal N/A Live silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) are sometimes available in live food fish... 14405
9707 Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Harvest Anecdotal N/A Hypophthalmichthys molitrix affect commercial harvest by clogging fishing nets and... 18449

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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