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Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(bighead carp)
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Fishes
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID34091
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesnobilis
Common Namebighead carp
StateIN
CountyLawrence
LocalityEast Fork of the White River at Williams, IN
HUC8 NameLower East Fork White
HUC8 Number5120208
Latitude38.80226
Longitude-86.6442
Lat-Long SourceMap derived
Lat-Long Accuracyaccurate
Map
Year1999
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Contact[not displayed for privacy reasons]
Primary Pathwaystocked for biocontrol
Alt Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Commentsmake spawning runs in early spring (April-May)
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater




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