Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID279459
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateND
CountyStutsman
LocalityJames River, tailrace waters below Jamestown Reservoir
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameJames Headwaters
HUC8 Number10160001
HUC10 NameJamestown Reservoir
HUC10 Number1016000106
HUC12 NameJamestown Dam
HUC12 Number101600010611
Map
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Collection Day12
Collection Month10
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierNorth Dakota Game and Fish Dept.
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size18 in.; 2.4 lbs.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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