Specimen Information

Cyprinus carpio
Cyprinus carpio
(Common Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1457642
GroupFishes
GenusCyprinus
Speciescarpio
Common NameCommon Carp
StateCA
CountyImperial
LocalityIrrigation canal east of El Centro, Imperial County, California
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSalton Sea
HUC8 Number18100204
Map
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Collection Month10
Collection Year1949
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:762
Author:McHugh, J.L., and W.E. Barraclough
Date:1951
Title:An abnormal carp, Cyprinus carpio, from California waters.
Journal:California Fish and Game
Volume:37
Issue:4
Pages:391-393
CommentsAbnormal carp
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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