Cyprinus carpio
Cyprinus carpio
(Common Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID6602
Impact TypeOther
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionCommon carp (Cyprinus carpio)has high lipid content and has been used to test contamination levels in the Great Lakes for comparison to human consumption guidelines.
Reference24249
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationSt.Clair River/Lake St.Clair Corridor, Canada

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