Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID157196
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateMN
CountyWabasha
LocalityMississippi River (R.M. 765) (Lake Pepin) near town of Reads Landing (lower end of lake)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameRush-Vermillion
HUC8 Number07040001
HUC10 NameLake Pepin
HUC10 Number0704000107
HUC12 NameLake Pepin
HUC12 Number070400010705
Map
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Collection Day22
Collection Month10
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
CommentsSpecimen may be at the Bell Museum.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalfrozen
Museum Cat NumberMinnesota DNR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size881 mm; 23.2 lbs.
Number Preserved1
Photo
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis


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