Specimen Information

Mylopharyngodon piceus
Mylopharyngodon piceus
(Black Carp)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1701954
GroupFishes
GenusMylopharyngodon
Speciespiceus
Common NameBlack Carp
StateAR
CountyDesha
LocalityMinnie Anderson Old River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Arkansas
HUC8 Number08020401
HUC10 NameArkansas River
HUC10 Number0802040104
HUC12 NameOutlet Arkansas River
HUC12 Number080204010405
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month6
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsIDs: BLCP060822-002 Water temperature: 84.9 F Ploidy: Not tested Habitat: Shoreline brush Depth: 5’
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierJimmy Barnett (AR Game and Fish Commission)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
SizeTL: 958 mm FL: 878 mm Weight: 11.53 kg Girth: 566 mm


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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