Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid
Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid
(Black Carp (diploid))
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1340770
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Varietydiploid
Common NameBlack Carp (diploid)
StateIL
CountyPulaski
LocalityCache River, main channel near Buttonland Swamp
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCache
HUC8 Number07140108
HUC10 NameBig Creek-Cache River
HUC10 Number0714010801
HUC12 NameTown of Karnak-Cache River
HUC12 Number071401080105
Map
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Collection Day28
Collection Month3
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsLFHC Carp DB 17-011-01. Diploid specimen.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierSouthern Illinois University
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size580 mm TL; 2.51 kg
Photo
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/25/2024].

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