Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
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Impacts

5 results for Hypophthalmichthys nobilis (Bighead Carp)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
2525 Hypophthalmichthys nobilis Water Quality Experimental Field Bighead and Silver carp were effective in controlling the nuisance green alga Rhizoclonium... 18186
2655 Hypophthalmichthys nobilis Water Quality Experimental Field Triploid Bighead Carp fed selectively on nuisance alga, Botryococcus braunii. 15355
6076 Hypophthalmichthys nobilis Water Quality Anecdotal N/A In some instances, Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) are able to improve water... 16474
6077 Hypophthalmichthys nobilis Water Quality Anecdotal N/A Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) are able to improve water quality by continually... 15620
6078 Hypophthalmichthys nobilis Water Quality Anecdotal Laboratory Although highly debated due to conflicting results from various studies, Bighead Carp... 41394

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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