Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID164797
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateCO
CountyJefferson
LocalityBirdland [Lake] Reservoir in [in Jack B. Tomlinson Park] Metro Denver [Arvada]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameClear
HUC8 Number10190004
HUC10 NameLower Clear Creek
HUC10 Number1019000404
HUC12 NameTable Mountain-Clear Creek
HUC12 Number101900040403
Map
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Collection Year2000
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusstocked
CommentsCommunication said stocked "years" ago. Exact date uncertain.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recorddrainage
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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