Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1695664
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateIL
CountyPike
LocalityMississippi River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameThe Sny
HUC8 Number07110004
HUC10 NameBear Creek-Mississippi River
HUC10 Number0711000405
HUC12 NameFools Creek-Mississippi River
HUC12 Number071100040505
Map
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Collection Day19
Collection Month5
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsIDs: BLCP051922-001 Water temperature: 73 F TL: 1010 mm FL: 925 mm Weight: 11.86 kg Girth: 545 mm Ploidy: Not tested, fish outside of testing range Habitat: Wing dike Depth: 26’ Sex: Male
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierILDNR (Matt O’Hara)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
SizeTL: 1010 mm FL: 925 mm Weight: 11.86 kg Girth: 545 mm
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 [4/16/2024].

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