Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID279952
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateMO
CountyHoward
Localitywetland near Lisbon
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Missouri-Moreau
HUC8 Number10300102
HUC10 NameJameson Island-Missouri River
HUC10 Number1030010201
HUC12 NameSlough Creek-Missouri River
HUC12 Number103001020105
Map
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Collection Day15
Collection Month4
Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsSee voucher photo of smaller specimen.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected2
Size212, 444 mm TL
Photo
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis


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