Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID271863
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateIN
CountyCass
LocalityWabash River (R.M. 363.4) [near Lewisburg]
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameUpper Wabash
HUC8 Number05120101
Map
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Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsFrom a 2008 Upper Wabash Survey Report
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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