Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis
(Bighead Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID6046
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn pond experiments with bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), common carp production dropped significantly. This was attributed to competition and dietary overlap in these two species.
Reference15351
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationZabieniec, Poland

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