Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1871118
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateAR
CountySt. Francis
LocalityL'Anguille River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameL'Anguille
HUC8 Number08020205
HUC10 NameFirst Creek-L'Anguille River
HUC10 Number0802020504
HUC12 NameLick Creek-L'Anguille River
HUC12 Number080202050403
Map
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyEstimated
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:45298
Author:Barshinger, C.E., M.A. Eggleton, and J.J. Spurgeon
Date:2024
Title:Use of otolith microchemistry to determine natal origin for Silver Carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix in the lower Mississippi River basin
Journal:Biological Invasions
Volume:26
Pages:3091-3106
Record TypeLiterature
Number Collected2


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