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Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(bighead carp)
Fishes
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID239160
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common Namebighead carp
StateIA
CountyShelby
Localityunnamed tributary to East Branch Nishnabotna River, just below the dam of Prairie Rose Lake [5 mi SE of Harlan]
Latitude41.598307
Longitude-95.233526
Lat-Long SourceMap derived
Lat-Long Accuracyaccurate
Map
Day18
Month8 (August)
Year2007
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Contact[not displayed for privacy reasons]
Primary Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statuscollected
CommentsVoucher photo taken.
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater
Number Collected/Observed1
Specimen Size23 in., 4-5 lbs.
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