Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1524802
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateKY
CountyFulton
LocalityObion Creek, in Hickman
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBayou De Chien-Mayfield
HUC8 Number08010201
HUC10 NameBayou De Chien
HUC10 Number0801020104
HUC12 NameLower Bayou De Chien
HUC12 Number080102010405
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month1
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsBLCP010519-002. Male. Found in flooded area not usually available. Not available for plody testing.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierSouthern Illinois University
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size860 mm TL; 7,650 g


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/18/2024].

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