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Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(bighead carp)
Fishes
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID158658
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common Namebighead carp
StateSD
LocalityVermillion River
HUC8 NameVermillion
HUC8 Number10170102
Latitude42.738142
Longitude-96.882591
Lat-Long SourceMap derived
Lat-Long AccuracyApproximate
Map
Year2002
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
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Primary Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Reference #1
Ref. Number13953
AuthorKolar, C., W.R. Courtenay, Jr. C.M. Housel, J.D. Williams, and D.P. Jennings.
date2004
titleAsian carps of the genus Hypophthalmichthys (Pisces, Cyprinidae) - a biological synopsis and risk assessment.
journalmanuscript
publisherFinal Draft report to Branch of Invasive Species, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
pages113 pp.
Reference #2
Ref. Number13952
AuthorSouth Dakota Dept. of Game, Fish and Parks.
date2003
titleSilver carp discovered below Gavin's Point Dam.
Record TypeLiterature
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater





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