Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID156436
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateNE
CountyBurt
LocalityMissouri River, Blackbird-Soldier drainage
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBlackbird-Soldier
HUC8 Number10230001
HUC10 NameTekamah Creek-Missouri River
HUC10 Number1023000104
HUC12 NameLake Quinnebaugh-Missouri River
HUC12 Number102300010407
Map
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Collection Day26
Collection Month4
Collection Year2001
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsPer Mr. Schainost, "Commercial fisherman began reporting large catches at least as early as July 1990."
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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