Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID161143
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateIA
CountyUnion
LocalitySummit Lake outlet (a tributary of the Platte River, just E of Creston)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePlatte
HUC8 Number10240012
HUC10 NamePlatte Branch-Platte River
HUC10 Number1024001201
HUC12 NameWest Platte River-Platte River
HUC12 Number102400120102
Map
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Collection Month9
Collection Year2004
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
CommentsSpecimen was identified by Iowa DNR biologist from pictures.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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