Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1886522
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateMO
CountyClark
LocalityConfluence of Mississippi River and Des Moines River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBear-Wyaconda
HUC8 Number07110001
HUC10 NameBuck Run-Mississippi River
HUC10 Number0711000106
HUC12 NameGreys Island-Mississippi River
HUC12 Number071100010601
Map
Collection Month4
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46418
Author:Camacho, C.A., C.J. Sullivan, M.J. Weber, and C.L. Pierce
Date:2023
Title:Invasive carp reproduction phenology in tributaries of the upper Mississippi River
Journal:North American Journal of Fisheries Management
Volume:43
Issue:1
Pages:61-80
Reference 2
Ref. Number:30465
Author:Sullivan, C.J., C.A. Camancho, M.J. Weber, and C.L. Pierce
Date:2017
Title:Intra-annual variability of Silver Carp populations in the Des Moines River, USA.
Journal:North American Journal of Fisheries Management
Volume:37
Issue:4
Pages:836-849
CommentsSampling occurred from April to October of 2014
Record TypeLiterature


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/6/2025].

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