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Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(bighead carp)

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Specimen ID	36231
Group	Fishes
Genus	Hypophthalmichthys
Species	nobilis
Common Name	bighead carp
State	MS
County	Warren
Locality	Skillikalia Bayou, Yazoo drainage
HUC8 Name	Lower Yazoo
HUC8 Number	8030208
Latitude	32.491375
Longitude	-90.804985
Lat-Long Source	Map derived
Lat-Long Accuracy	accurate
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Day	8
Month	8 (August)
Year	1994
Year Accuracy (Specimen)	Actual
Contact	[not displayed for privacy reasons]
Primary Pathway	stocked for biocontrol
Alt Pathway	escaped captivity aquaculture
Status	established
Record Type	Personal communication
Disposal	USM Museum
Museum Catalog No	USM
Fresh/Marine Introduction	Freshwater

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