Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID157216
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateMN
CountyWashington
LocalitySt. Croix River downstream of Bayport
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLower St. Croix
HUC8 Number07030005
Map
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Collection Year1996
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
CommentsSee voucher photos of mounted specimen.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordstate
Disposalmounted
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Number Preserved1
Photo
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis


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