| Specimen ID | 157242 |
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| Group | Fishes |
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| Genus | Hypophthalmichthys |
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| Species | nobilis |
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| Common Name | bighead carp |
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| State | IA |
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| County | Appanoose |
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| Locality | Chariton River, Rathbun Lake outlet, below lake |
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| HUC8 Name | Upper Chariton |
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| HUC8 Number | 10280201 |
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| Latitude | 40.855111 |
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| Longitude | -93.016777 |
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| Lat-Long Source | Map derived |
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| Lat-Long Accuracy | accurate |
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| Year | 1996 |
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| Year Accuracy (Specimen) | Actual |
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| Contact | [not displayed for privacy reasons] |
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| Primary Pathway | escaped captivity aquaculture |
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| Status | established |
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| Comments | Approximately 6,000 pounds of bighead carp were removed from the tailrace during spillway inspection. |
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| Record Type | Personal communication |
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| Fresh/Marine Introduction | Freshwater |
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