Specimen Information

Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic
Collection Info
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Specimen ID849976
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common NameSilver Carp
StateAL
CountyLauderdale
LocalityTennessee River, below Wilson Dam and above McFarland Park campground [Pickwick Lake]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePickwick Lake
HUC8 Number06030005
HUC10 NameTennessee River-Pickwick Lake
HUC10 Number0603000508
HUC12 NameSweetwater Creek-Tennessee River
HUC12 Number060300050803
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Collection Day18
Collection Month4
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recorddrainage
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
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Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/25/2025].

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