Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1884235
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIL
CountyMason
LocalityLa Grange Pool, 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 Day7
Collection Month6
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46208
Author:Schneider, A.E., A.J. Bennett, C.E. Deniss III, A.J. Esbaugh, J.T. Lamer, and C.D. Suski
Date:2025
Title:Acute exposure to water from the Chicago area waterway system induces molecular indices of stress and disturbance in silver carp: implications for deterrence to range expansion
Journal:Biological Invasions
Volume:27
Pages:178
Record TypeLiterature


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/16/2026].

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