Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1758479
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateKY
CountyRussell
LocalityCumberland River, downstream of Wolf Creek Dam and Lake Cumberland
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Cumberland-Lake Cumberland
HUC8 Number05130103
HUC10 NameCrocus Creek-Cumberland River
HUC10 Number0513010306
HUC12 NameLester Creek-Cumberland River
HUC12 Number051301030604
Map

NAS ARM

Collection Day15
Collection Month2
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | escaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
CommentsAn adult silver carp was collected and removed by local sport fish staff conducting routine electrofishing surveys.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierKentucky DFWR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size704 mm, 3.085 kg
Photo
Large silver fish on a measuring board


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/24/2025].

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