Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1886250
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateKS
CountyShawnee
LocalityKansas River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Kansas
HUC8 Number10270102
HUC10 NameMission Creek-Kansas River
HUC10 Number1027010207
HUC12 NameWard Creek-Kansas River
HUC12 Number102701020704
Map
Collection Month5
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:40456
Author:Werner, J.P., Q.J. Dean, M.A. Pegg, and M.J. Hamel
Date:2022
Title:Spatial variability of silver carp population demographics in a large tributary river
Journal:North American Journal of Fisheries Management
Volume:42
Pages:882-892
CommentsSampling occurred from May to August of 2018
Record TypeLiterature


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [2/4/2026].

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