Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID242224
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateMO
CountyCallaway
LocalityCedar Creek at I-70 bridge [~1 mi W of Lindbergh]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Missouri-Moreau
HUC8 Number10300102
HUC10 NameCedar Creek
HUC10 Number1030010210
HUC12 NameHeadwaters Cedar Creek
HUC12 Number103001021002
Map
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Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
CommentsThis location is about 60 km upstream from the Missouri River.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collectedseveral
Year Classjuvenile


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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