Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID775423
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common NameBighead Carp
StateKY
CountyJefferson
LocalityOhio River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSilver-Little Kentucky
HUC8 Number05140101
HUC10 NameBear Grass Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0514010109
HUC12 NameFall Run-Ohio River
HUC12 Number051401010904
Map
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Collection Year2005
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
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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