Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID238922
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateIN
CountyLake
LocalityLake George in Hobart
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLittle Calumet-Galien
HUC8 Number04040001
HUC10 NameDeep River-Portage Burns Waterway
HUC10 Number0404000105
HUC12 NameLake George-Deep River
HUC12 Number040400010507
Map
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Collection Day4
Collection Month7
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusfailed
CommentsSpecimen was found floating dead along the shoreline at public access site. Based on condition, it died recently.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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