Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID159755
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateCO
CountyLarimer
Localitypower plant reservoir [N of Wellington]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCache La Poudre
HUC8 Number10190007
HUC10 NameBoxelder Creek
HUC10 Number1019000709
HUC12 NameCoal Creek-Boxelder Creek
HUC12 Number101900070903
Map
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Collection Year1980
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusfailed
Commentsfirst introduction in the state
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordstate
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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