Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID33863
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateIN
CountyJefferson
LocalityOhio River, 1 mi downstream from the city of Madison
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSilver-Little Kentucky
HUC8 Number05140101
HUC10 NameCorn Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0514010103
HUC12 NameCrooked Creek-Ohio River
HUC12 Number051401010302
Map
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Collection Month6
Collection Year1998
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierGary Doxtater - IN DNR
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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