Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID749926
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateKY
CountyGreenup
LocalityOhio River (RM 344) [near Wheelersburg, OH]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLittle Scioto-Tygarts
HUC8 Number05090103
HUC10 NameIce Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0509010301
HUC12 NameGrays Branch-Ohio River
HUC12 Number050901030107
Map
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Collection Day11
Collection Month6
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/7/2024].

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