Specimen ID | 576379 |
Group | Fishes |
Genus | Hypophthalmichthys |
Species | molitrix |
Common Name | Silver Carp |
State | MN |
County | Winona |
Locality | Mississippi River, at Lock and Dam 5 |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Buffalo-Whitewater |
HUC8 Number | 07040003 |
HUC10 Name | City of Winona-Mississippi River |
HUC10 Number | 0704000306 |
HUC12 Name | Fountain City-Mississippi River |
HUC12 Number | 070400030606 |
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Collection Day | 9 |
Collection Month | 8 |
Collection Year | 2013 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | escaped captivity aquaculture |
Status | unknown |
Comments | The silver carp was found dead on the cement abutment supporting the roller gates of Lock and Dam 5. It appeared that it must have jumped from the water onto the abutment and died there. Farthest north in the river to date. |
Record Type | Personal communication |
Verifier | Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources |
Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |
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