Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID30332
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateCO
Localitystate non-specific
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid TypeState
Map
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Collection Year1996
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Statusfailed
CommentsNo date, most likely stocked in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. Location in original source was "East slope water treatment ponds".
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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