Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID237111
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateIL
CountyClinton
LocalityKaskaskia River [=Lake Carlyle][near Carlyle]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Kaskaskia
HUC8 Number07140202
HUC10 NameCarlyle Reservoir-Kaskaskia River
HUC10 Number0714020206
HUC12 NameCarlyle Reservoir-Kaskaskia River
HUC12 Number071402020610
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month1
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsFirst specimen from the lake.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposaldiscarded
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size44 lbs, 43 inches TL
Number Released0
Number of Breeding Females1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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