Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID261668
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateMO
CountyGentry
LocalityGrand River, at Elam Bend Conservation Area [~2 mi SW of McFall]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Grand
HUC8 Number10280101
HUC10 NameSampson Creek-Grand River
HUC10 Number1028010108
HUC12 NameGroomer Branch-Grand River
HUC12 Number102801010807
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month6
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
CommentsObserved jumping.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collectedseveral


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/23/2024].

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