Specimen Information

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

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [3/14/2026].

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