Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID647807
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateLA
CountyCameron
LocalityLacassine Bayou
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMermentau
HUC8 Number08080202
HUC10 NameBayou Lacassine
HUC10 Number0808020202
HUC12 NameThornwell Drainage Canal-Bayou Lacassine
HUC12 Number080802020206
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month8
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
CommentsObserved jumping.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierLouisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected4


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/8/2024].

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