Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID157058
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateIL
CountyIroquois
LocalityIroquois River near Watseka, IL
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameIroquois
HUC8 Number07120002
HUC10 NameGofield Creek-Iroquois River
HUC10 Number0712000210
HUC12 NameCity of Watseka-Iroquois River
HUC12 Number071200021002
Map
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Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsFrom the Illinois ANS News Update, Issue #2 emailed 8/28/2003.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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