Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1877527
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIL
CountyPike
LocalityWhite River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameThe Sny
HUC8 Number07110004
HUC10 NameBear Creek-Mississippi River
HUC10 Number0711000405
HUC12 NameFools Creek-Mississippi River
HUC12 Number071100040505
Map
Collection Day11
Collection Month4
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:45695
Author:Althoff, A.L., J.L. Kindschuh, S.E. Lochmann, D.K. Owens, J.J. Spurgeon, and J.N. Stevens
Date:2024
Title:Movements and habitat use of silver carp in the Arkansas and White rivers
Journal:Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management
Volume:15
Issue:2
Pages:493-509
Record TypeLiterature
Number Collected1
Size762 mm TL


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/26/2025].

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