Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid
Mylopharyngodon piceus var. diploid
(Black Carp (diploid))
Fishes
Exotic
Collection Info
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Specimen ID1635288
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Varietydiploid
Common NameBlack Carp (diploid)
StateKY
CountyMcCracken
LocalityOhio River [at Paducah]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Ohio
HUC8 Number05140206
HUC10 NameMud Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0514020601
HUC12 NameMud Creek-Ohio River
HUC12 Number051402060102
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Collection Day24
Collection Month2
Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | escaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
CommentsLFHC 20-025-01. KDFWR 022430-01. Male. Ploidy test pending.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierKentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size1030 mm TL; 17,240 g
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Mylopharyngodon piceus

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/28/2025].

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