Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Silver Carp) Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Silver Carp) This fish is used for aquaculture throughout Asia, particularly in China and Vietnam. Silver carp were imported to North America in the 1970s to control algae growth in aquaculture and municipal wastewater treatment facilities. They escaped from captivity soon after their importation. They are considered a highly invasive species. introduction, non-native 2013-05-13 image/svg+xml Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Silver Carp) 2013-05-13 Integration and Application Network https://ian.umces.edu/media-library/hypophthalmichthys-molitrix-silver-carp/ https://ian.umces.edu/media-library/hypophthalmichthys-molitrix-silver-carp/ en-US introduction, non-native This fish is used for aquaculture throughout Asia, particularly in China and Vietnam. Silver carp were imported to North America in the 1970s to control algae growth in aquaculture and municipal wastewater treatment facilities. They escaped from captivity soon after their importation. They are considered a highly invasive species.