Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID160990
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateIL
CountyKankakee
LocalityKankakee River, Kankakee, Washington St. bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameKankakee
HUC8 Number07120001
HUC10 NameKankakee River
HUC10 Number0712000118
HUC12 NameRayns Creek-Kankakee River
HUC12 Number071200011805
Map
+
Collection Month10
Collection Year1990
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14023
Author:Illinois Natural History Survey.
Date:2004
Title:Illinois Natural History Survey Fish Collection Database Search Results.
Publisher:Illinois Natural History Survey.
Record TypeLiterature
Disposalpreserved
Museum Cat NumberINHS 27896
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/24/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.