Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID775406
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateKY
CountyCarlisle
LocalityMississippi River?
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBayou De Chien-Mayfield
HUC8 Number08010201
HUC10 NameLower Mayfield Creek
HUC10 Number0801020103
HUC12 NameShelton Creek-Mayfield Creek
HUC12 Number080102010305
Map
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Collection Day17
Collection Month7
Collection Year2004
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:26991
Author:Wilkes, P.
Date:2014
Title:Asian Carp historical records in the State of Kentucky.
Publisher:Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
CommentsCoordinates appear slightly off.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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