Hypophthalmichthys molitrix Scorecard

Species:  Hypophthalmichthys molitrix

Common Name:  Silver Carp

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Results

Impact Total:17 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:9 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:Medium

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateThese carp species are large , extremely prolific and multiply easily under broad conditions.3
Spread AmountHigh survivability and can occupy a majority of CA habitats. Very hardy and readily adapts to many temperate freshwater environments.5
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalVoracious eaters of vast amounts of food, may compete for food with native fish and threaten food availability to other fish.5
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
CulturalCan compete with sport fishes for food resulting in fewer and smaller sport game fishes. Jump at the sounds of outboard motors.3
HealthCan affect drinking water quality; known to jump into boats and personal water craft, potentially injuring the operators.1
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total17

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionMost fish can be seen in water, trapped or netted with ease. Disturbed by the sounds of outboard motors and know to jump several feet from the water.5
ControlExtremely difficult to eradicate once present.3
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
Entry0
Control0
OutreachLow awareness of CA public and pet trade.1
Total9

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