Report aquatic invasive species
DNR is seeking sighting information for invasive species in Indiana. If you believe you have spotted an invasive species, report it and, if possible, get pictures to assist in expert identification.
- Report species to:
- EDDMapS website
- The GLEDN app: Apple iOS | Android
- Discuss aquatic invasive species:
- Phone: 317-234-3883
- E-mail: ais@dnr.IN.gov
Prohibited Invasive Fish
- The Exotic Fish Rule (312 IAC 9-6-7) designates 13 species or families of invasive fish as prohibited species. This rule makes it illegal to import, possess, propagate, buy, sell, barter, trade, transfer, loan, or release into public or private waters any of the following fish. An individual who takes possession of a fish listed below is not in violation if the fish is killed immediately upon capture. A number of these species or families are federally regulated as well.
| Common name | Scientific name | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Bighead Carp** | Hypophthalmichthys nobilis | Species Profile |
| Black Carp** | Mylopharyngodon piceus | Species Profile, Black carp in Indiana |
| Round Goby | Neogobius melanostomus | Species Profile |
| Rudd | Scardinius erythrophthalmus | Species Profile |
| Ruffe | Gymnocephalus cernuus | Species Profile |
| Silver Carp** | Hypophthalmic molitrix | Species Profile |
| Snakehead** | Family Channidae | Species Profile |
| Stone Moroko** | Pseudorasbora parva | |
| Tubenose Goby | Proterorhinus marmoratus | Species Profile |
| Walking Catfish** | Family Clariidae | Species Profile |
| Wels Catfish** | Silurus glanis | |
| White Perch | Morone americana | Species Profile |
| Zander** | Sander lucioperca | Species Profile |
** Indicates fish that are federal injurious species
Other Regulated Invasive Fish or Species of Concern
| Common Name | Scientific name | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Alewife | Alosa pseudoharengus | 312 IAC 9-6-8, Species Profile |
| Common Carp | Cyprinus carpio | 312 IAC 9-6-8, Species Profile |
| Grass Carp | Ctenopharyngodon idella | 312 IAC 9-10-17, Species Profile |
| Sea Lamprey | Petromyzon marinus | Species Profile |