Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1703188
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateTX
CountyBexar
LocalityVictor Braunig Reservoir off I-37 Frontage road
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper San Antonio
HUC8 Number12100301
Map
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Collection Year1992
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:13010
Author:Howells, R.G
Date:2001
Title:Introduced non-native fishes and shellfishes in Texas waters: An updated list and discussion
Journal:Texas Parks and Wildlife Management Data Series
Publisher:TPWD
Volume:188
Pages:27 pp
CommentsAlso collected 1995 and 2000
Record TypeLiterature
Number Collected3
Size13.9kg, 19.1kg, and 13.6kg


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