Silver carp
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Valenciennes, 1844)
Invasive summary
A plankton-feeding carp that can form dense populations in large rivers.
Known impacts
Competes with native filter feeders and can affect recreation through jumping behavior.
Management notes
Use barriers, harvest, monitoring, and movement prevention to reduce spread risk.
Native range
East Asia
Regions where reported
- US - 40 public points
- MX - 11 public points