Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1740270
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateWI
CountyJackson
LocalityBlack River near Melrose, WI
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBlack
HUC8 Number07040007
HUC10 NameFleming Creek-Black River
HUC10 Number0704000712
HUC12 NameRoaring Creek-Black River
HUC12 Number070400071205
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Collection Day5
Collection Month6
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | escaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:43469
Author:Mesalk, T.
Date:2024
Title:Invasive carp detected in the lower Chippewa and lower Black rivers
Publisher:Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
CommentsOn September 26, acoustic telemetry data was downloaded, showing that one tagged fish had been recorded in the lower Black River on May 25 and June 5. This fish had originally been tagged in Pool 5A of the Mississippi River.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierWisconsin DNR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/31/2025].

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