Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID164651
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateKY
CountyMeade
LocalityOhio River [~5 mi W of West Point, KY]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBlue-Sinking
HUC8 Number05140104
HUC10 NameOtter Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0514010401
HUC12 NameTioga Creek-Ohio River
HUC12 Number051401040102
Map
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Collection Year2002
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/26/2024].

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