Specimen Information

Cyprinus carpio
Cyprinus carpio
(Common Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID163998
GroupFishes
GenusCyprinus
Speciescarpio
Common NameCommon Carp
StateNV
CountyChurchill
LocalityStillwater National Wildlife Refuge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCarson Desert
HUC8 Number16050203
HUC10 NameStillwater Marsh
HUC10 Number1605020304
HUC12 NameStillwater Marsh
HUC12 Number160502030400
Map
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Collection Year2005
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14257
Author:U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Date:2005
Title:National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species.
Publisher:USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System and USGS National Institute of Invasive Species Science.
CommentsAdequate water control can assist in reducing carp populations.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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