Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1696143
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateLA
CountySt. Bernard
LocalityDrum Bay
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEastern Louisiana Coastal
HUC8 Number08090203
HUC10 NameChandeleur Sound
HUC10 Number0809020308
HUC12 NameChandeleur Sound
HUC12 Number080902030800
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month11
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Coastal Study Area 1
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Freshwater/MarineBrackish
Number Collected1
Sizetotal weight 17,000 g
Photo
Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/20/2024].

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