Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID5809
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionIn aquaculture system of wetlands, bacterial septicaemic diseases outbreaks can cause mortality in silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix. The bacteria carried by silver carp include Acinetobacter junii and Acinetobacter pittii.
Reference40411
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationWest Bengal, India

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