Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1464311
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateSD
CountyMcCook
LocalityEast Vermillion Lake - Below the Spillway
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameVermillion
HUC8 Number10170102
HUC10 NameLower East Fork Vermillion River
HUC10 Number1017010204
HUC12 NameRumpus Ridge-East Fork Vermillion River
HUC12 Number101701020404
Map
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Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:31508
Author:South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.
Date:2018
Title:Aquatic invasive species by waterbody
Publisher:South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
CommentsAsian carp present below the spillway. Illegal to transport live Asian carp.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierSouth Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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