Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID241128
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIA
CountyAppanoose
LocalityChariton River just below Rathbun Dam at Rathbun
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Chariton
HUC8 Number10280201
HUC10 NameCooper Creek-Chariton River
HUC10 Number1028020104
HUC12 NameSnyder Branch-Chariton River
HUC12 Number102802010404
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month10
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
CommentsSee voucher photos
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size~16 in.
Photo
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix


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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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