Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID6870
Impact TypeCommerce
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionIn 2022, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources launched a program renamed invasive carp as “Copi,” and several restaurants and retailers agreed to add Copi to menus and stores.
Reference42072
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationIllinois, USA

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/28/2024].

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