Ctenopharyngodon idella
Ctenopharyngodon idella
(Grass Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID6654
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionWhen stocked at high densities, Ctenopharyngodon idella can eliminate all vegetation, even in large aquatic systems (e.g., 8100-ha Lake Conroe).
Reference903
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationLake Conroe, Texas

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/4/2024].

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