Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
(Silver Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID5938
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Bila Tserkva, Ukraine, silver carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix carry several pathogenic parasites and were characterized by high degree of ectoparasite infections (15 total species). The most prevalent species was Dactylogyrus hypophthalmichthys.
Reference40687
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationBila Tserkva, Ukraine

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