Cyprinus carpio
Cyprinus carpio
(Common Carp)
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Impacts

3 results for Cyprinus carpio (Common Carp)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3323 Cyprinus carpio Human Health Observational Field A study of contaminant levels in Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River indicated that while most... 24249
3324 Cyprinus carpio Human Health Observational Field High PCB levels are of concern for both sensitive and general populations, especially in medium- to... 24256
5195 Cyprinus carpio Human Health Observational Field Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) have been found to contain high concentrations of PCB that... 37900

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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