Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID276171
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIN
CountyMonroe
LocalityLake Monroe [Salt Creek] tailwaters
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower East Fork White
HUC8 Number05120208
HUC10 NameSalt Creek
HUC10 Number0512020808
HUC12 NameWolf Creek-Salt Creek
HUC12 Number051202080806
Map
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Collection Day31
Collection Month5
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsSee voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected2
Size15 in.
Photo
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/24/2024].

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