Cyprinus carpio
Cyprinus carpio
(Common Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID5838
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionCyprinus carpio is harvested from Groenvlei Lake to feed underprivileged communities in Sedgefield and Little Karoo, South Africa. It is reported to have fed over 100,000 people.
Reference39779
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationGroenvlei Lake in Sedgefield, South Africa

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