Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID271858
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIN
CountyTippecanoe
LocalityWabash River (R.M. 322.2) [NE of Lafayette]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Wabash-Deer
HUC8 Number05120105
HUC10 NameSugar Creek-Wabash River
HUC10 Number0512010506
HUC12 NameHarrison Creek-Wabash River
HUC12 Number051201050603
Map
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Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsInsufficient over-wintering and reproductive data to justify established status. From a 2008 Upper Wabash Survey Report
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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