Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1713777
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateAL
CountyLauderdale
LocalityApprox 0.4 miles north from mouth of Shoal Creek at confluence with mainstem Tennessee River in Wilson Reservoir
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePickwick Lake
HUC8 Number06030005
HUC10 NameWilson Lake-Shoal Creek
HUC10 Number0603000505
HUC12 NameLower Shoal Creek
HUC12 Number060300050509
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month4
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
CommentsFish was captured by TVA electrofisher boat during routine fish sampling.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/4/2024].

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