Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1757682
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIL
CountyMason
LocalityBath Chute, Illinois River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Illinois-Lake Chautauqua
HUC8 Number07130003
HUC10 NameBig Sister Creek-Illinois River
HUC10 Number0713000306
HUC12 NameCoal Creek-Illinois River
HUC12 Number071300030606
Map
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:40437
Author:Stell, E., J.J. Hoover, L. Fuller, and G.R. Parsons
Date:2020
Title:Analyzing leap characteristics and water escape velocities of silver carp using in situ video analysis
Journal:North American Journal of Fisheries Management
Volume:40
Issue:1
Pages:163-174
CommentsOver two summer samplings, there were 30 usable recordings and 21 captures
Record TypeLiterature


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/30/2025].

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