Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1632838
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateKY
CountyLivingston
LocalityOhio River [near Golconda]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Ohio-Bay
HUC8 Number05140203
HUC10 NameBig Grand Pierre Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0514020307
HUC12 NameGivens Creek-Ohio River
HUC12 Number051402030704
Map
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Collection Day18
Collection Month10
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsKDFWR 101819-01. Male. Ploidy test pending.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size872 mm TL; 9460 g
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 [4/26/2024].

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