Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1886526
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIA
CountyWapello
LocalityDes Moines River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Des Moines
HUC8 Number07100009
HUC10 NameMiddle Avery Creek-Des Moines River
HUC10 Number0710000907
HUC12 NameChippewa Creek-Des Moines River
HUC12 Number071000090710
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 2014
Record TypeLiterature


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2025].

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