Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID6059
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn enclosure experiments, diatoms were most frequently found in the guts of age-1 silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix). Silver carp also seemed to have a low selectivity for blue-green algae and cyanobacteria.
Reference23255
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationLake Kasimugaura, Japan

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