Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID159526
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIL
CountyPulaski
LocalityPost Creek Cutoff ca. 4 mi east of Grand Chain, just north of Route 937
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Ohio
HUC8 Number05140206
HUC10 NameLick Creek-Cache River
HUC10 Number0514020605
HUC12 NamePost Creek Cutoff
HUC12 Number051402060509
Map
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Collection Day10
Collection Month9
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsT14S, R2E, Sec. 2 NW1/4
Record TypeSpecimen
Disposalmuseum
Museum Cat NumberSIUC 51396
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected3


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/16/2024].

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