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Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(silver carp)
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Fishes
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID253741
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common Namesilver carp
StateIL
CountyMercer
LocalityMississippi River Pool 18 (R.M. 433.3), Boston Bay near New Boston
HUC8 NameCopperas-Duck
HUC8 Number7080101
Latitude41.1830883
Longitude-91.005422
Lat-Long SourceGNIS
Lat-Long Accuracyaccurate
Map
Day18
Month7 (July)
Year2008
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Contact[not displayed for privacy reasons]
Primary Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statuscollected
CommentsSee voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater
Number Collected/Observed2
Specimen Size5-9 lbs
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