Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1523921
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIA
CountyBlack Hawk
LocalityCedar River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Cedar
HUC8 Number07080205
HUC10 NameDry Run-Cedar River
HUC10 Number0708020507
HUC12 NameBlack Hawk Park-Cedar River
HUC12 Number070802050703
Map

NAS ARM

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Collection Day18
Collection Month5
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusunknown
Commentsspecimen was caught by an angler
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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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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