Cyprinus carpio
Cyprinus carpio
(Common Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID5839
Impact TypeWater Quality
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionGrowing numbers of Cyprinus carpio has led to poor water quality of Groenvlei Lake located in Sedgefield, South Africa.
Reference39779
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationGroenvlei Lake in Sedgefield, South Africa

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