Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1422139
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateTN
CountyDecatur
LocalityTennessee River, Kentucky Lake, Beech River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Tennessee-Beech
HUC8 Number06040001
HUC10 NameBeech River
HUC10 Number0604000108
HUC12 NameOutlet Beech River
HUC12 Number060400010808
Map
+
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:30843
Author:Rogers, M.W.
Date:2017
Title:Collection data on Asian carps from the Tennessee River basin, 2016-2017
Publisher:Tennessee Technological University
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/17/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.