Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID255318
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateNV
CountyClark
LocalitySunset Park pond, Las Vegas [SE corner of airport]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLas Vegas Wash
HUC8 Number15010015
HUC10 NameDuck Creek-Las Vegas Wash
HUC10 Number1501001507
HUC12 NameDuck Creek
HUC12 Number150100150704
Map
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Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayaccidental
Statusfailed
CommentsPossibly stocked by accident with catfish.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size30 in.


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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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