Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1695262
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateIL
CountyPulaski
LocalityOhio River near Hodges Creek
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Ohio
HUC8 Number05140206
HUC10 NameRedstone Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0514020607
HUC12 NameRedstone Creek-Ohio River
HUC12 Number051402060702
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month3
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsIDs: BLCP032522-002 Water temperature: 53 F TL: 870 mm FL: 815 mm Weight: 7.56 kg Girth: 555 mm Ploidy: Awaiting results Gear: 4” Gill net 8’ deep, 100 yard net (360 yards total on set) Habitat: NR Depth: 23’ Sex: Female
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierIDNR, Sara Tripp
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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