Specimen Information

Cyprinus carpio
Cyprinus carpio
(Common Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID160039
GroupFishes
GenusCyprinus
Speciescarpio
Common NameCommon Carp
StateIL
CountyCook
LocalityWest Fork North Branch Chicago River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameChicago
HUC8 Number07120003
Map
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Collection Year1967
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaystocked for food
Statusestablished
Record TypeSpecimen
Disposalmuseum
Museum Cat NumberINHS 703
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/20/2024].

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