Cyprinus carpio
Cyprinus carpio
(Common Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID5840
Impact TypeRecreation
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThe introduction of Cyprinus carpio led to the collpase of a bass fishery in Groenvlei Lake located in Sedgefield, South Africa.
Reference39779
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationGroenvlei Lake located in Sedgefield, South Africa. Groenvlei Lake in Sedgefield, South Africa

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