Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID5800
Impact TypeWater Quality
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionHigher densities of carp and higher ratios of silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix , to bighead carp, Hypophthalmichthys nobilis, contributed to the reduction of harmful cyanobacterial blooms and increased the water transparency.
Reference40371
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationWest Yangchen Lake, China

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