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Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(silver carp)
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Fishes
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID162457
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common Namesilver carp
StateIL
CountyWill
LocalityChicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, [~R.M. 294]about two miles south of the electric barrier in Romeoville
HUC8 NameDes Plaines
HUC8 Number7120004
Latitude41.596959
Longitude-88.065934
Lat-Long SourceMap derived
Lat-Long Accuracyaccurate
Map
Month11 (November)
Year2004
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Contact[not displayed for privacy reasons]
Primary Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsThis fish was collected dead.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierIllinois state biologists
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater




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