Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID162511
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIN
CountyGibson
LocalityWhite River at Hazleton
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower White
HUC8 Number05120202
HUC10 NameWhite River
HUC10 Number0512020210
HUC12 NameRobb Creek-White River
HUC12 Number051202021006
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month8
Collection Year2004
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsThis fish jumped into the boat. [See voucher photo]
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recorddrainage
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/23/2024].

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