Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID164416
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateAR
CountyPrairie
LocalityWhite River, R.M. 129, just north of DeVall's Bluff
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower White-Bayou Des Arc
HUC8 Number08020301
HUC10 NameRaft Creek-White River
HUC10 Number0802030105
HUC12 NameMiller Creek-White River
HUC12 Number080203010506
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month4
Collection Year2005
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Commentsphotos - including teeth; fish sold at market, ploidy testing not possible
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordstate
Disposalsold at fish market
VerifierMike Freeze - Keo Fish Farm; Jeff Farwick - AGFC
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus


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