Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID36231
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateMS
CountyWarren
LocalitySkillikalia Bayou, Yazoo drainage
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Yazoo
HUC8 Number08030208
HUC10 NameCollins Creek-Yazoo River
HUC10 Number0803020801
HUC12 NameSkillikalia Creek-Yazoo River
HUC12 Number080302080103
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month8
Collection Year1994
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
DisposalUSM Museum
Museum Cat NumberUSM
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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