Invasive silver carp fish found in Texas waters
1of3 On Thursday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department stated in a news release reports of invasive silver carp fish spotted in Choctaw Creek, a Texas tributary of the Red River approximately 15 miles downstream from Lake Texoma. Star Tribune via Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less 2of3 The species can pose a risk to humans, as they can jump up to 10 feet out of the water when startled by the sounds of watercraft, often jumping into boats, sometimes injuring boaters. Silver carp and bighead carp can also cause major changes in native fish populations by competing with other filter-feeding fish...
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