Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1547862
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateMN
LocalityMississippi River, Pool 4 between Red Wing and Wabasha
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameRush-Vermillion
HUC8 Number07040001
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month5
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:33321
Author:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Date:2019
Title:Four invasive carp confirmed in Minnesota waters.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierMinnesota Dept. of Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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