Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID159522
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIL
CountyCalhoun
LocalityMississippi River, Pool 25, 3 mi NW of Batchtown
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameThe Sny
HUC8 Number07110004
HUC10 NameBobs Creek-Mississippi River
HUC10 Number0711000411
HUC12 NameGresham Hollow-Mississippi River
HUC12 Number071100041101
Map
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Collection Day9
Collection Month6
Collection Year2002
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsT11S, R3W, Sec. 36. Backwater side off-bankline rock revetment.
Record TypeSpecimen
Disposalmuseum
Museum Cat NumberSIUC 45080
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected200


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