Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID547342
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateIA
CountyLinn
LocalityCedar River, just below Palisades State Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Cedar
HUC8 Number07080206
HUC10 NameRock Run Creek-Cedar River
HUC10 Number0708020604
HUC12 NamePleasant Run-Cedar River
HUC12 Number070802060401
Map
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Collection Day7
Collection Month5
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
CommentsSee voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size19.5 lbs.
Photo
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/26/2024].

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