Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID34091
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateIN
CountyLawrence
LocalityEast Fork of the White River at Williams, IN
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower East Fork White
HUC8 Number05120208
HUC10 NameLeatherwood Creek-East Fork White River
HUC10 Number0512020810
HUC12 NameCrooked Creek-East Fork White River
HUC12 Number051202081005
Map
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Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Commentsmake spawning runs in early spring (April-May)
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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