Specimen ID | 1418768 |
Group | Fishes |
Genus | Hypophthalmichthys |
Species | molitrix |
Common Name | Silver Carp |
State | LA |
County | Vermilion |
Locality | Vermillion Bay 100 feet from the Gulf |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Vermilion |
HUC8 Number | 08080103 |
HUC10 Name | Vermilion Bay |
HUC10 Number | 0808010306 |
HUC12 Name | Vermilion Bay |
HUC12 Number | 080801030600 |
Map | |
Collection Month | 8 |
Collection Year | 2017 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | escaped captivity aquaculture |
Status | established |
Comments | massive schools of 30"-40" adults. water is very salty; fish were seen in acre sized schools; everywhere in the bay; 100 feet from Gulf of Mexico |
Record Type | Personal communication |
Freshwater/Marine | Marine |
Number Collected | 1000s |
Year Class | adult |
Size | 30"-40" |