Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID277414
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateKS
CountyAtchison
Localitysmall tributary to Walnut Creek [S of Atchison]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameIndependence-Sugar
HUC8 Number10240011
HUC10 NameSalt Creek-Missouri River
HUC10 Number1024001103
HUC12 NameWalnut Creek-Missouri River
HUC12 Number102400110303
Map
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Collection Month9
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
CommentsCoordinates slightly adjusted.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classjuvenile


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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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