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Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(bighead carp)
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Fishes
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID43080
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common Namebighead carp
StateTN
CountyHaywood
LocalityHatchie River near Chapman Landing (near Brownsville)
HUC8 NameLower Hatchie-Missississippi
HUC8 Number8010208
Latitude35.527476
Longitude-89.289579
Lat-Long SourceMap derived
Lat-Long Accuracyaccurate
Map
Month4 (April)
Year1995
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Primary Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Alt Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Commentsphoto
VerifierSteve Henderson, TWRA; photo in paper verified by
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater
Number Collected/Observed1
Specimen Size6 lbs




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