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Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(silver carp)
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Fishes
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID158022
GroupFishes
GenusHypophthalmichthys
Speciesmolitrix
Common Namesilver carp
StateMO
LocalityLamine River
HUC8 NameLamine
HUC8 Number10300103
Latitude38.979161
Longitude-92.852583
Lat-Long SourceMap derived
Lat-Long Accuracyaccurate
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Month7 (July)
Year2003
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Publication Year
Primary Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Reference #1
Ref. Number13717
AuthorLien, D.
date2003
titleAsian carp pose formidable threat to Midwest waters.
publisherKnight Ridder Newspapers
issueNovember 26, 2003
Commentsflying carp knocked molar from mouth
Record TypeLiterature
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater




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