Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix × nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix × nobilis
(Silver Carp × Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic Hybrid
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Specimen ID565117
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix × nobilis
Common NameSilver Carp × Bighead Carp
StateIL
CountyWill
LocalityDes Plaines River, upstream of Interstate 55 [SW of Joliet]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDes Plaines
HUC8 Number07120004
HUC10 NameDes Plaines River
HUC10 Number0712000409
HUC12 NameDes Plaines River
HUC12 Number071200040905
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Collection Day2
Collection Month8
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
CommentsSee voucher photos. Via 877-STOP-ANS Hotline.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Size20 in.
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Hypophthalmichthys molitrix × nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix × nobilis

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/10/2024].

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